Clonmany Catholics
November 1974
CLONMANY SEVENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL WEEK
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Clonmany Festival '74
was preceded by frenzied activity and a show of enthusiasm unheard
of since the days of the first festivals. Under the directorship
of Mr. Colm Wilson, the committee, aided by young and old from
all parts of the parish, laid the foundation of the most successful
Clonmany Festival ever.
For days before, the village was festooned with buntings and
banners proclaiming the start of Inishowen's most popular carnival.
Groups of teenagers gaily bedecked in their "Clonmany Festival"
tee-shirts roamed the peninsula advertising Festival '74. At the
same time in the parish the stream of home-coming emigrants swelled
to a torrent as August 3rd drew near. As usual, crowds lined the
street as the fancy dress parade wound its way to the "Priest's
Field". The opening parade was followed by the newest and perhaps
the most successful event in this year's programme. This event
was "It's a Knockout" based on the popular T .V. programme. A
team of girls engaged in battle with a team of boys. Mud and water,
flour and feathers flew as the girls won out, in a throwing climax.
Sunday was perhaps the busiest day of the week. Deep sea angling
at Leenan, official opening by Patsy McGowan, manager of Finn
Harps, the bonny baby show and the sports attracted huge crowds
as the sun shone.
Monday's festivities opened with the walking race from Urris.
The children's sports and open-air frolics brought hundreds of
enthusiastic participants. In the evening, the heavy brigade tested
their strength in a tug-o-war,
ably organised by Bernard Doherty, Cleagh. Unfortunately the weather
did not favour the open-air concert, which was held in St. Mary's
Hall.
On Tuesday matters were left in the capable hands of the Clonmany
Sheepdog Association at their annual Show Day in Pollon Green.
On Wednesday enthusiasts took part in the festival golf competition
at Ballyliffin Golf Club. The car treasure hunt again proved an
enormous success as locals and visitors followed a torturous route
in search of clues.
The highlight of Thursday's events was the old tyme dance which
once again attracted devotees from all over the peninsula.
The following night the younger generation had their fling as
they "rocked and rolled" to the early hours of the morning at
the all-night barbecue and rock show. Saturday's events were a
ceili and a "Tramps' Ball".
Sunday heralded the return of horse racing to Clonmany when the
Buncrana Horse Racing Committee re-introduced the sport to its
many followers.
Monday night was the closing night. The finale was the closing
dance which saw the largest crowd in recent years dance to the
music of the "Rascals".
We have outlined above a sketch of the Festival Programme. Only
those who took part in the events or who were actually present
can appreciate the atmosphere which the festival generated in
the parish.
The dancing programme was a huge success. The dances were held
in St. Mary's Hall with the exception ot the Sunday night dinner-dance
in the Ballyliffin Hotel. As you may know the dancing programme
finances the rest of the Festival events. So we are extremely
fourtunate that it went so well.
The "Festival Queen" was a very popular choice, Miss Mary Jo
McGonigle, from Clonmany.
The Irish Kitchen was moved to a new location this year. The
store in James McDonalds (McCauleys) yard proved an ideal setting
for the show. Charlie Logue and members of the Urris G.A.A. club
were host to the many visitors who were entertained nightly in
the traditional fashion. A new departure at the Kitchen was the
"Talent Competition". The finals on Monday night attracted a capacity
audience. The winners were Mary Agnes McCarron, Cleagh, and the
popular Jim Noel, Annagh.
The Clonmany Shamrocks ran an extremely successful 7-a-side soccer
competition.
To finish, all credit is due to the people of Clonmany, who
once again turned out to support all the events and by their enthusiasm
guaranteed the continuing success of the Clonmany Festival. .
Clonmany,
Binnion and Tandragee
Culcross and Maghermore 
Mindoran,
Minahey and Minaduff Tornabratley

Gorfad,
Rooskey, Cleagh
Straid, Ballyhallion, Gortnahinsion
Tullagh
and Crossconnell
Isle of Doagh
Rasheeny 
Annaugh
Cloontagh
Roxtown
Claggan
Urrismanagh, Leenan
Tiernasligo, Dunaff 
Altahalla,
Ballinaboe, Glebe
Urris
G.A.A club
Marriages
Stations
Suggestion
Box
A Day to Remember 
Clonmany, Binnion,
Tandragee
We welcome our new curate, Fr. Diamond, and wish good luck to Fr
O'Donnell, who has left to take up his good work in Ballykelly.
We had a pleasant visit from our new bishop, Dr. E. Daly, on 3rd
October, when he confirmed 161 girls and boys from all over the
parish. The parents, sponsors and children all had tea and refreshments
afterwards in the hall with Dr. Daly and compliments to the local
I.C.A. for their excellence in catering for it.
We wish the best of luck to Annie Farren, who has left to take
up residence with her sister in England. Also to Fanny Farren, who
has taken up residence with Mrs. Margaret Comiskey .
The Cross had a clean-out this summer due to a lot of marriages.
Best wishes to them all in their future lives.
Dolores McGonigle, who was with us for a number of years, has taken
up married life in her native town of Carndonagh.
The Civil Defence, which was so successful last year, has started
again. There is a greater attendance this year than last year.
Congratulations to Clonmany Shamrocks on their double victories
- The Eamonn Gillen Memorial Trophy, in which they beat lilies United
3- 1, and the Inishowen League Cup in which they beat Fahan.
Hoping to see Jack Crampsey and Mrs. John McEleney back on their
feet soon. Jack Crampsey is at present in Letterkenny hospital.
Best of luck to Phil Doherty and Hugo Boyce who have started their
own furniture business at the Cross.
Welcome to our new friends, Mr. and Mrs. McFeely and family, who
have taken up residence in Nora McGonigles, The Square.
Also to Sean McGonigle and his wife who have taken over from Peter
Comiskey, The Square.
Hoping to see the Friday night bingo session back soon. The Cross
is not the same without it. The Parochial Hall was closed for a
short period due to renovations.
A number of people went by coach to visit their families and friends
in Coventry and Birmingham. They had a wonderful time.
Best wishes to Agnes Doherty and Patrick Kavanagh, also Margaret
Doherty and Jimmy who got married recently.
Congratulations to Mary Doherty and Mary McEleney who have been
successful in the Leaving Certificate examinations.
Welcome home Suzie and Patrick, hope you are settling in again.
Good luck to Paddy Doherty who has gone to work in London
Best wishes to Denis Doherty and his wife Marie who were married
recently; they have gone to live in London.
Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gallagher and family, who have taken
up residence in St. Matthew's Bungalow. Peter teaches in the Community
School, Carndonagh.
Sister Columcille (Bridie Friel) sends greetings from Australia
to all her friends in Clonmany: "I am dreaming of many happy days
I spent with them all and the great welcome home they gave me."
We extend our deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of.
Fr . Seamus McCauley on his sudden death.
Congratulations to the McConalogue family on their Bingo winnings
of over f.500 in a few months.
Congratulations to Dan McConalogue on his marriage to Sheila McLaughlin,
Urris.
Our best wishes to Mary McConalogue on her engagement to George
McDermott.
Ellen McGeoghegan is home from hospital. She was involved in a
car accident.
Her brother Anthoy and wife came from England to see her
Lena Toland Doherty), husband and family spent a holiday at home.
Best wishes to Sheila Doherty on her engagement to Dominic McNamara.
Mother M. Ignatius (Toland) spent a holiday at home. Also on holiday
were Sr. Columba and Sr. Roisin ( Frank)
Congratulations to hugh and Rosemary Doherty on the birth of a
baby girl
John McDaid paid a visit home from England
We wish Brigid Eileen and Joe Coyle every happiness in their beautiful
new home. Her sister Sarah and family paid a visit from America,
and also her brothers Jimmy and George, wives and families came
from England.
Willie J Callaghan had a cow that gave birth to twin calves.
Meendoran,
Minahey and Minaduff
Hughie McEleney is home again after spending a holiday with his
sister Kathleen, husband and family, in England.
Cassie Doherty spent a week in Lourdes.
Lillie Toland is home again after spending a spell in Letterkenny
and Carndonagh hospitals.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Mary Ann
Devlin.
Neil McEleney has started to build a new house in Minahay.
Joe McDaid is building a new shed.
Paddy Joe McDaid has bought a caravan and has a lot it electrified
Congratulations to Kathleen Toland on her marriage and to Grace
Grant on her enagoement to Kiaren Doherty (Davis) from Urris.
Barney Gillen is home again after an operation in Letterkenny
Hospital. Her many friends wish Eunice Toland a speedy recovery.
Eunice is in a Dublin Hospital after a car accident.
Susie and Madge Doherty ( D.P) spent a holiday in Manchester
Conaratulations to Bernard Toland on his enagement.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Mary Doherty (S.B.)
on her death, and also to the brother and sister of the late John
Doherty ( H.), and also to Mrs. Teresa O' Donnell on the death of
her husband Dan.
Margaret Grant ( Neddy) has gone to England to train to be a nurse
Denis Grant (P.) has moved into his new house.
Gortfad, Rooskey,
Cleagh
Sympathy is extended to Andy Kelly, Shamrock Bar, on
the death of his brother.
Practically every house had relations visiting during
the past few months, especially during festival time.
Jim Clafferty was on a recent golfing outing to Westport
Mary Agnes McCarron, fully recovered after Letterkenny
Hospital, has gone to Sheffield on holidays.
John, Christy and Martin took the ferro-concrete boat
to sea on 8th August, amid a welter of excitement and speculation
from vast numbers of interested spectators. She was blessed by Fr.
Douglas and Fr. Morris from Leenan beach. Sea trials have been verv
satisfactory
Work on the new cemetery is well advanced Katherine
Grant has gone to England for a holiday
Congratulations and best wishes to Willie Gill, Patsy
Doherty and Colm Wilson on their recent marriages
Annie Harkin, Gortfad, had two sisters home on a visit
from the U.S.A.
Peter McLaughlin and Danny Kerrigan have taken up residence
in their new houses in Gorteran.
Straid,
Ballyhallion, Gortnahinsion, Cloughfin
Congratulations to Patsy Doherty, Clonghfin, who married
Kathleen Kelly, Malin, and to James Doherty, Gortnahinsion, on his
marriage to Margaret Doherty, Binion.
Eddie Grant, Glasgow, is after spending a holiday with
his sister Mrs. Mary Ann Grant in Cloughfin. We extend to him our
deepest sympathy on the death of his wife Peggy.
Seamus Devlin has returned to Australia after spending
a holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Devlln, Dresden.
Mrs. Mailey is after renovating and modernising her
house in Cloughfin and is residing there at present .
There were a large number of emigrants home for their
holidays this summer and despite the bad weather seemed to enjoy themselves
immensely.
Many happy miles of motoring to Denis Callaghan and
Packie Farren in their new cars.
Charles McCarron has returned to the States after spending
a holiday with his mother, Mrs. Ellen McCarron. and sister; Mrs. Helen
Farren, Straid. Also home on a visit was his sister Mrs. Brigid Clafferty,
England.
George Mackay, John, wife and family have returned to
England.
Tullagh and Crossconnell
Only a short time after returning from a holiday in
America with his family, Jim McLaughlin passed away after a brief
illness in Carndonagh hospital.Sympathy is extended to his wife and
family. His sons, Michael and Seamus, came from Chicago for his funeral.
We also extend our deepest sympathy to the families
and relatives of James Toland and John McLaughlin (Cooper) who died
recently.
Congratulations to Betty Toland on her marriage to Eddie
Doherty, Urrismanagh, and also to Bill Kerr (Packie) and Bernadette
Quigley, who came from England for their wedding in Clonmany.
Best wishes to Kathleen Doherty ( B. T .) on her engagement
to John Friel, Dunaff.
Good luck to John Logue and his bride who have gone
to live in Dublin, also to Dan McConalogue and his bride who came
to live in the district.
Paddy Kerr and family have ,oved from Derry to live
in Crossconnell
Kathleen and Mary Doherty have begun work in Urris factory
John McLaughlin (C) and wife Sadie were the lucky winners
of £250 and two prizes of £100 at bingo.
Mrs. Nellie Doherty travelled from England for the wedding
of her grandson Sean Doherty ( B. T.) to Mary Doherty, Roxtown.
Bessie Qulgley and her aunt Mary Ann have returned to
live in Derry.
Congratulations to Kathleen Kelly on her great performance
at the recent school sports. She is one of Carndonagh Community Schools
top athletes.
We wish a speedy recovery to Neil Gabriel McLaughlin (Master),
Beltra, who is recovering from a broken leg after spending some
time in hospital in Galway.
Willie McLaughlin (Shore), Doaghmore, is at present on holiday
in America
Congratulations to Liam Gibbons who is now working in the Bank
in Strabane
Congratulations to Barney Doherty, Magheranaul, on his recent marriage
to Anne Gallagher, Creeslough, also to Margaret McColgan, Cuill,
on hers to Daniel McGonagle, Cloontagh, and to Anthony McGonagle,
Clara, on his.
Home on holidays from America were Johnny McGonagle, Magheranaul,
Kathleen and Pat McAnney, Ballyduff, Celice Coyle, Lucy Kenney and
Mary McLaughlin (Rye), Doaghmore.
We extend our sympathy to the O'Donnell family on the death of
their brother Dan and also to the relations of Willie Doherty (Cooper)
who died recently.
Two new houses have been erected recently, one belonging to Micky
Doherty (Ned), Craigawaigne, and one at the Castles for John McLaughlin
(Curra).
Happy motoring to Packie McDaid, Magheranaul, Jack McLaughlin,
Beltra. and Paddy Gordon, Figart, in their new cars.
We welcome back two of our emigrants to live at home, Owen Doherty
(Canny), Figart, and Paddy Doherty (Deagly), Clara.
Congratulations to Johnny McColgan, Legahurry, on his engagement
to Phyllis McLaughlin, Malin, and also to Denis McLaughlin, Currak,
on his engagement .
We welcome home Billy McGonagle, Magheramore, his wife and family
from England to live in his new bar in Carndonagh and we also welcome
home Colm Doherty and his wife Bridie McDaid and family.
Danny Gordon, his wife and children are now living in their new
house in Figart.
Congratulations to Willie McEleney (Peter) on his recent marriage
Margaret McLaughlin (Rye) is now working in the Jay-Bee factory
in Carndonagh and Bridie McGeoghegan, Clara, is working in Snowflake
in Clonmany.
We extend our sympathy to Denis McGeoghegan, Bellure, on the death
of his brother Johnny in Carndonagh.
Lizzie Gordon, Figart, was on a visit to Lourdes.
We extend our sympathy to Denis McGeoghegan, Bellure, on the death
of his brother Johnny in Carndonagh
Sympathy is extended to the wife and family of the late Denis Doherty
(D.O.), to Mary Nelson on the death of her mother, and James Callaghan
on the death of his mother, and to Mrs. Kate McGonigle on the death
of her aunt, Annie Coyle.
Congratulations to Marian Doherty on her engagement to John Joe
Lafferty from Moville.Marian, who works in England, was home for
a long weekend.
Mary Doherty and Martina Callaghan spent a holiday in England
Mrs. Cissie Doherty is spending a holiday with her family in England.
Congratulations to Bill and Susan Gill on the birth of their daughter,
Eileen Bernadette and also to their son, Liam on passing his final
examinations; however due to lack of employment at home he has had
to emiarate to London and we all wish him the best of luck
Congratulations to Tony McEleney on his engagement to Miss McDermott,
Mindoran. Tony has also emigrated to England and we wish him the
best of luck
Good luck to Granne Grant who has gone to Manchester to work
Neil Doherty has now completed the extension to his dwelling house.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Margaret Noone, and family,
on the recent death of her husband, Packie, who was a well known
and liked person in the community.
Congratulations to Margaret and George Berard, 89 Main St., Melburn,
Mass., U.S.A., who were home with their sister Eileen Doherty, Dunaff.
Mr. and Mrs. Berard came back to Ireland to celebrate their fiftieth
wedding anniversary. Mrs. Berard was formerly Margaret Gill of Lower
Annagh and a daughter of the late John and Brigid Gill. They were
married in the Sacred Heart Church, New York,on 1st May, 1924. We
wish them many more happy years together
Congratulations to Grainne Doherty (N) who has become engaged to
James Lynch, Co. Cork.
We congratulate the following on their marriages - Daniel McGonigle
to Margaret McColgan, Isle of Doagh; Neilis Doherty to Lily Doherty,
Letterkenny; Connie Doherty to Geraldine Doherty, Buncrana; and
Eileen Doherty to Phil Graham, Crossconnell.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Rogan family on the death of
their mother Betty.
And also to J im and Bernard Doherty on the death of their father,
Paddy Doherty (B)
Happy holiday to Susan and Michael Noone (Charlie} who are off
to America on a holiday.
Congratulations to Owen McGonigle on his marriage to Geraldine
Dixon. Buncrana.
Welcome home to Mrs. Philomena McGonigle who recently spent a holiday
with her son and wife in England.
Best of luck to Carmel Doherty on her new job in "Crossroads Hotel,"
Malin
We wish a speedy recovery to Gerald McLaughlin (Dick), who had
an appendicectomy recently.
Happy motoring to Tommy McLaughlin in his new Hillman and to Mick
McGonigle in his new Opel Kadett.
Home from America on holiday during the summer were Mary Anne Doherty
{Phil) and Bridie and Julia McGonigle.
The visiting relatives from England and Scotland were too numerous
to mention but we were very glad to see them all just the same.
Susie Doherty (Phil), James Doherty (Phil) and Kathleen Diver have
gone to work in England
Maggle Doherty (Daddy) got a large extension to her dwelling house
to cope with the rush of summer visitors.
Evelyn Doherty (Phil) has her new house almost complete
Congratulations to Patrick Charles O'Donnell, Roxtown, who graduated
from the Regional College, Carlow, with a Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering. He is at present in the U.S.A. on a three months' student's
holiday.
Congratulations also to Janet Coyle and Angela O'Donnell who were
successful in their Leaving Certificates and to Nora O'Donnell on
passing her Intermediate.
Happy working to Peter O'Donnell on his new Universal Tractor and
happy motoring to Connie Doherty, Letter, in his new Cortina.
Patricia Doherty (Joe Davis) has started work in Pat's (Coppins)
Shop.
Urris Chapel is looking nice after its recent painting
Packie Diver ( Pat) is adding an extension to his dwelling house.
Congratulations to Angela and Patrick Diver on their little daughter
Elizabeth winning the "Bonny Baby" at Clonmany Festival.
Claggin Urrismanagh, Leenan
Deepest sympathy is extended to Rose Doherty and family on the
death of her husband George; to Bill and Bridie McNally on the death
of her sister Hannah Gibbons in England (her remains were brought
home for interment in Urris) ; to John and Maggie Brennan and all
the nieces in Boston on the death of their uncle Eddie; to Rosie
Conaghan and family on the death of her husband Willie (five daughters
and a son travelled from England for the funeral) ; to Rosie Jimmie
Shan and family on the sudden death of her husband Joe (two sons
and daughters travelled from England and his son Neill all the way
from Australia for the funeral) ; to Ellen Richard on the death
of her husband Joe Doherty; to Mary Kearney and family on the sudden
death of her husband Eddie John Kearney; to the family and relatives
on the death of Mary Phelmy Neily (her five daughters and her son
Fr. Edward all from Connecticut and her sister Annie McDonald from
Boston, had all been home to see her) ; and to his wife and family,
his mother Frances Davis and Dan on the death of Danny Doherty,
in New York.
Good luck to Charlie Harley in his brand new car and don't forget
to watch those on the other side of the mountain, boy.
We wish a speedy recovery out of hospital to Lila Micky Eamon.
Micky Tam is home from a spell in hospital and improving very well
Cassie Eamon, her daughter and son-in-law are on a visit to her
brother Eddie and Ellie. It is her first trip in forty-seven years.
She sees many changes in Urris.
James Paddy Crower and Charlie Duffy are back home after some time
in hospital.
Good luck to Rose Duffy who won £200 at bingo.
We welcome Margaret Teresa Phelmy Neily back from Florida to settle
down in Claggin.
Congratulations to Anne Doherty (Andy) who got married to Ultan
Doherty, Gleneely. Anne's aunts, Mrs Margaret Berard, her husband,
George and Mrs Mary Gallagher came from the USA for the wedding
Congratulations also to the following who got married - Sheila
McLaughlin (Conn) to Danny McConalogue, Cooleross; Teresa Doherty
(Kerrigan) to Stephen Gardiner, England; Denis Friel to Margaret
McKinney, Buncrana; and Michael Doherty (Joe) to Vera Gallagher,
Cranford.
Good luck to Danny Friel and Gerard Gallagher with their new cars.
Sympathy is extended to the Kearney family on the death of their
father and to the relatives of Brigid and James Harkin.
Good luck to Mr. and Mrs. Danny McGonigle {Joe) who have bought
Peter Comiskey's, The Square.
Congratulations to Monica Friel (P.O) and Sarah McGonigle (Joe)
who both won £250 at Bingo recently and to Mr. and Mrs. Ivers, Sadie
Friel, Hughie Friel and Eddie McGonigle on varied wins.
Good luck to Mena Ivers who has started work in the Urris Factory.
Philip Doherty is home again after a spell in Letterkenny Hospital.
We wish a speedy recovery to James McLaughlin who is at present
in Carndonagh Hospital.
Mrs. Teresa Doherty (Goggin) and her two sons came from the U.S.A.
and spent a holiday with her aunt Susan.
Good luck to Peggy Friel (Danny) in her new job.
Congratulations to Danny and Michael Friel (Dan) who both passed
their exams. in the Regional College, Letterkenny.Danny has now
started his new job as a junior engineer in Letterkenny and Michael
has gone to continue his studies in Dundalk R. T.C.
Congratulations to the following who were successful in the Leaving
and Intermediate Certificate examinations -Mary Teresa Friel (P.O.),
and Patrick Doherty (James) who passed the Leaving with honours
and Margaret Friel (P.O.) who obtained 8 honours in the Intermediate
and also Danny Friel (Danny) who passed with honours.
Maureen Barr has gone to the Convent of Mercy, Buncrana, tocontinue
her education
Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. Sadie O'Sullivan on the sudden
death of her husband, Tom, in the U.S.A. Mrs. O'Sulllvan accompanied
the remains home and the funeral took place in St. Michael's Church,
Urris.
Sally McGonigle (Joe) spent a holiday with her sisters and families
in Scotland
Mrs. Nuala Friel and her daughter Mary spent a holiday with her
son Bernard, wife and baby in Scotland.
Kevin McGee is at present with his parents in Scotland and Mr.
and Mrs. Ivers are on holiday with their family in England.
Good luck to Patrick Doherty (James) who has gone to continue his
studies at the New University of Ulster in Coleraine.
Altahlla, Ballinaboe, Glebe
Congratulations to Breid Doherty and Colm Doherty who got married
recently.
We all wish Brian Devlin a speedy recovery in Letterkenny Hospital.
Best wishes to Michael Harkin ( B) on his marriage to Teresa Duffy.
Margaret McLaughlin (B) and husband and children, also her brother
William Harkin are still spending a holiday in their home.
Congratulations to Nuala Harkin and Martin McElhinney on the birth
of their baby girl Martina Patricia.Mary Durkin and husband and
family spent a hoiiday in her home in Altahal.
Veronica Cleary and husband and family also spent a very enjoyable
holiday in Altahal as also did Mary Josephine McSherry and husband
and family
Art Devlin ( B) spent a holiday with his mother in Altahal.
Congratulations to Frances Roddy and Patsy Kealy on the birth
of their baby son Eugene
Congratulations to Roary Roddy and Mary McDaid on the birth of
theIr son.
Rosemarie Doherty (Harkin) spent an enjoyable holiday at home at
Easter .
We wish Paddy Devlin happy motoring in his new Anglia car
Congratulations to Breid Harkin, Margaret Bradley and Carmel Harkin
on winning medals for running at Malin and Ballybofey.
League Div. 2. Donegal G.A.A.
| |
P |
W |
L |
D |
P |
| Glencolumbkille |
10 |
9 |
1 |
0 |
18 |
| Urris |
10 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
16 |
| Castlefin |
10 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
14 |
The above extract from the Donegal G.A.A. Committee League Division
2 tells the story of the first major success by a Gaelic football
team from Inishowen for more than twenty years. Urris by their success
have merited promotion to Division 1. The league programme lasts
from April to September with an intermission to allow for the championship
and All-Ireland competitions.
During the long campaign the team had varying fortunes but in
the last stages of the competition the skill and experience of the
Urris team came through to bring thoroughly deserved success.
The turning point of the campaign came when Urris made the long
journey to Glencolumbkille. Glen were at that stage undefeated.
They were then junior champions of Donegal and top of league div.
2.
After a hard-fought match Urris came out victors 1-9 to 0-11. A
victory by the narrowest of margins -one point. The team on that
day was B. Friel (Dunaff), P. Devlin (Annagh), John Joe Doherty
(Carn), James Kelly (Tullagh), Daniel Doherty (R) (Urrismana), Danny
Friel (Danny, Dunaff), John Friel (Dunaff), Michael Friel (Dunaff),
Neil McLaughlfn (Conn. Dunaff), Neil Kearney (Leenan), Dermott Doherty
(Letter), Dessie Farren (Clonmany), Neil Doherty (Urrismana), John
Moore (Cloontagh).
After this victory Urris had a resounding win Urris 2-8, Ardara
2-0, and Urris 3-7, Ballyshannon 3-2.
These victories ensured Urris of a place in the first division.
As well as the success of their junior team Urris under-age teams
have had a notable run of successes, although county championship
in these competitions still eludes them. As a finale to the season
the club will hold its annual dinner dance in the Ballyliffini Hotel.
We would like to thank all those who supported us in our our matches
and all those who helped us financially in the past year and we
look forward to the coming season in first division football.
Darby Ward, Dublin, and Helena Anna Noone, Cloontagh, 16/4/74.
William McEleney, Legahurry, and Kathleen Doherty, Culdaff, 1614/74.
John Joseph Doherty, Tullagh, and Mary Bernadette Doherty, Roxtown,
17/ 4/74.
Paul Brendan Fallon, Carndonagh, and Kathleen Christina Toland,
Tornabratley,19/4/74.
Michael Joseph Fallon, Carndonagh, and Sarah McGonlgle, Cloontagh,
23/4/74.
Ultan Doherty, Culdaff, and Anne Frances Doherty, Dunaff, 1/5/74.
Philip Joseph Noel McCarron, Letter, and Anna Greta Columbina
Doherty, Coolcross, 1/6/74.
Patrick Vincent McLaughlin, Malin Head, and Madge Marie Doherty,
Clogherna, 6/6/74.
Steven Gardner, Birmingham, and Kathleen Teresa Doherty, Tiernasligo,
20/7/74.
Michael Christopher O'Donnell, Ballybeg, Carndonagh, and Brigid
Dolores McGonagle, Clonmany, 20/7/74.
Daniel Anthony McConologue, Coolcross, and Cecilia McLaughlln,
Dunaff, 27/7/74.
Columba Joseph Doherty, Buncrana, and Brigid Mary Doherty, Rooskey,
1/8/74.
Hugh Fintan Callaghan, Burt, and Margaret Marcelle Harkin, Clonmany,
5/8/74.
Edward Doherty, Urrismanagh, and Elizabeth Mary Toland, Tullagh,
6/8/74.
William Hugh Kerr, Crossconnell, and Bernadette Quigley, Clonmany,7/8/74.
James Michael Doherty, Gortnahinsion, and Margaret Doherty, Binion,7/8/74.
John Noel Carey, Ballina and Frances Doherty, Clonmany, 10/8/74
Martin Thomas Naughton, Roscommon, and Evelyn Teresa Sweeney, Ballyliffin,
17/8/74.
Joseph Eugene McCarron, Buncrana, and Jane Marie McEleney Minaduff,
10/9/74.
Philip Graham, Roxtown, and Eileen Marian McGonigle, Cloontagh.
1/10/74.
Patrick Cavanagh, Moville, and Agnes Doherty, Tandragee, 21/0/74.
Joseph Martin Callaghan, Carndonagh, and Rose Marie Doherty. Cleagh,
9/10/74.
Due to pressure on space, we regret that we have to omit the births
and deaths column.
The Stations For October
Were:-
Michael O'Brien, Leenan; Church for Urrismannagh; Patrick Conaghan,
Claggan; Patrick Friel, Upper Dunaff; Michael Doherty, Lower Dunaff;
Peter O'Donnell, Roxtown; Bernard O'Donnell, Crossconnell; Denis
Callaghan, Straid; William Doherty, Tirhoran; James McEleney,
Glebe;George Devlin, Gortfad; Patrick McEleney, Cloontagh; Manus
McEleney, Mindoran; John McCarron, Cleagh; James Gibbons, Magheramore;
Thomas Comiskey, Clonmany:; .Mary A. Quigley, Tandragee; Bernard
Kelly, Annagh; Mrs. Wlnnle Grant,. Tornabratley, Brian Harkin,
Ballyliffin; George O'Donnell, Straths;, Mrs. Margaret Toland,
Ballindaroe; Mrs. Cecily Gibbons, Beltra.
Suggestion Boxes in Church
The Clonmany Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society have
installed suggestion boxes in the parish churches recently.
If you are in need or are lonely or if you have any problem you
would like to discuss do not hesitate to drop a note in the suggestion
box.
If you know of any person who in your opinion is suffering hardship
and who perhaps is reluctant to complain about it, you would show
your concern by letting the Conference know.
Any and every suggestion for the improvement of life in the community
would also be welcome, and you are assured that any matter coming
through the suggestions boxes will be treated as strictly confidential
whether it be signed or unsigned.
JULY 7th, 1974
I got an invitation to an outing in Moville
For all the O.A. Pensioners to sing and dance their fill.
I dressed up to perfection, I felt just like a star,
And Master Callaghan called for me in his private motor car.
When we reached the Cross may buses waited there,
And old timers met old timers with yarns to swap and share.
After a pleasant journey we arrived at our hotel
Where got the best attention and were treated extra well.
Then the Clonmany Ceili Band with John and Jimmy to the fore
And a hundred O.A. Pensioners stepped out to take the floor
The evening was full of fun, we enjoyed ourselves great,
And there were many old timers would just be hard to beat.
For step dancing and singing their names will never die,
Sure you couldn't but enjoy yourself unless you did not try.
Now that we are home again we enjoyed it one and all,
And we would like to thank the members of the St. V.de Paul.
An Old age Pensioner
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