January 11th 1961:Returning
to America after spending Christmas with their families are M/s
Rosaleen Hyland 1 Saint Patrick's, C McNamara College View,
Same Week: George Simms
(
Cavan at Home Week concludes-stars of the show include Sean Woods (Accordion), Ken Browne (Singer), Brian Coleman (Recitations), Brian McGlashin and Sarsfield Donohoe (Hornpipes), Jackie Fitzpatrick (Violin selection) and the famous Gauthier School of Dancing. ’What’s My Line’ was compeered by Bill Henry and in the panel were Phil Cullivan, Betty Hickey, Bill Galvin and Jack Binchey. To round off the night there was a most enjoyable sketch based on Ceili House written by Jimmy McEntee and produced by Bill O Hanlon.
January 21st 1961:Continued pressure for new Cavan General Hospital from Cavan County Council led by Sean Lee and John P McKiernan (Corlesmore)
January 28th 1961:Helen Johnstone and Hugh Logan (Farnham ) win old time waltz competition in Town Hall. Adjudicator was Ken Browne and his Band.
February 4th 1961:Lieutenant
Brian Corr (
Same Week: Dr MA Cooney
retires as
‘Practical Nurse of the
Year’ award for Alice Elliott (Jnr)
February 11th 1961:Rugby team to play Malone away on Saturday. J Hand, M Brennan, Phil Cullivan, Derek Morris, Norman Cinnamond, George Maloney, K McKay, C Shakelton, Norman Moore, N Breen, D Harison, B Neill, Richard Black Dooley and AN Other.
February 18th 1961:Last Social in Temperance Hall as the CYMS vacate their premises in very controversial circumstances. Committee (pictured) Larry Clarke (Treasurer), Frank Fitzpatrick, Father PJ Gargan, Joe O Rourke, Tommy Connolly, (Vice Chairman). Back Row: Michael Breslin (Senior), Paddy O Reilly, Eddie McEneaney (Secretary), Jimmy Finlay, Tommy McPhillips, Hughie Smith, Peter Mullen, Tom McCusker, Matty Corcoran and Jimmy Brennan. Following week all work was stopped on the demolition as underground caves are found beneath the floor boards. Site is preserved for posterity-a wall now stands where this building once stood.
Same Week: Russian satellite on way to Venus
February 25th 1961:Death of Betty Gannon 37 Main Street (Eleanor Fay’s). famous dancing teacher among her star pupils was Siobhan McKenna whom she taught when domiciled in Kiltimagh. She was an aunt of Joan, Willie and Edward O Hanlon Anglo Celt.
Same Week: Death of Eugene Cullivan (Shoemaker) Upper Main Street. he was a “craftsman” at his trade.Daily Mass goer and life long member of the Holy Family Confraternity. Funeral to Cullies cemetery.
'Aiden of Kilykeen’ bred
by Tony Doyle wins the premier Irish Wolfhound award at Cruft's Dog
Show in
Death of George Leddy 49 College Street-Funeral to Potahee.
Same Week: Brendan Behan on the front page with Dr.Ben Galligan star attraction at the CCE Concert in a packed Town Hall.
John McGinnity purchases the adjoining premises of Heslin's' in Kelly's Terrace for an undisclosed amount.
March 4th 1961:CYMS Whist Winners Town Hall. Top score Susan Smith Tullyvin (£50),1st lady Mrs J Sheridan Cavan,2nd Lady Mrs Jerome Casey Cavan,3rd Mary Daly Cootehill,4th Kathleen Andrews Milltown,5th Mary Lovett Cavan:1st Gent P Traynor Killaney Carrickmacros,2nd Gent Dr F Burke Cavan,3rd James Kane Carrickmacross,4th Patrick Rawe Dundalk and 5thThomas McBride Carrickmacross.
Same Week ;Death of Michael
Burns 6
Tommy Reilly of the Regal is this year’s Grand Marshal of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
March 11th 1961:Death of Edward O Reilly College Street in Surgical Hospital just two months after he was involved in a serious road accident. He was a very well known truck driver with ‘ESSO’. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies Cemetery.
Same Week: Dr Bertie Cullen is pictured with his prize catch 7 ½ pound trout caught on Lough Sheelin with a Connemara Black fly. The Gilly was Paddy Murphy (Tullac Mongan)
April 1st 1961:Saint Pats hammered by Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in Hogan Cup Semi Final. John Morley the star player afield.
April 8th 1961:Death of Packy Cullen (43) (Weigh master and Caretaker of Town Hall) after a long illness. Coffin borne on the Fire Brigade engine to final resting place in Killygarry.
April 15th 1961:Yuri
Gagarin of
Same Week:
Address of welcome for the all
April 29 1961:New two classroom school opened in Corlurgan at a cost of £6,000
Same Week: Mechanical rail lifter speeds up the demise of the Cavan-Clones Railway line.
Mighty Avons Showband celebrate their 1st Birthday in a packed Town Hall.
May 1st 1961;Poor Clare Convent Cavan celebrate their Centenary. Eamon De Valera President leads the tributes at celebrations in the Convent.
Same
Week:
May 8th 1961:Death
of Matt Donohoe (Plumber)
Same Week: Record catch (95 lbs of pike) by Brendan Coulter and Hugh Gough photographed on front page
Smith’s Garage sell their 2,000th rebuilt tractor-pictured are Con Smith Jnr, Terry O Dowd (Sales Manager) and Tom Clarke (General Manager).
May 13th 1961::Historic meeting in the Vatican of Queen Elizabeth 2 of England and Pope John 23.
May 22nd 1961:Death of Mary Gauthier Military Row widow of Henry (Train driver with GNR).Survived by son Julien and daughter Honora Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace (John Smith’s Mother).
Same
Week: Tony Doyle (17) Emmett Place leaves
for
Paddy Carroll and Fintan Ginnity are seen presenting a new car to Mrs Donal McGovern Swellan winner of the weekly Gael Linn Jackpot.
May 29th1961:Charles Fay buys the adjoining premises of the late Betty Gannon for £1,800.Colm Smith was the Auctioneer.
June 3rd 1961:Cavan Gaels captained by Cathal Young beat Crosserlough 2-07 to 1-09 to win the Senior League
Same Week:Death of Sarah McCabe widow of Joe 6 Saint Aidan’s Terrace.
June 10th 1961:Dermot Morgan and Airmid O Hanlon are Captains at County Cavan Golf Club
Same
Week: Death of Francis Tweedy ‘Arvana’ Farnham Road
Auctioneer and
July 1st 1961:Paddy
Martin (
Scout Investiture: Oliver Smyth, Paddy Murray, Peter Galligan, Tony Dunne, John Sheridan, Sean Carroll, Greg Sheridan, Martin Walsh, Michael Galligan, Tom McNamara, Matt Donnolly, Joe Galligan, Jimmy Coyle, Owen Roe O Neill, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Colman Smith, Des Gumley, Edward McCann, Michael Smith, Michael Gallimore, Seamus Smith, Michael Murray, Oliver O Donnell, Terry Coyle, Frank O Keefe, Michael Maguire, Jim Downey, Brian Allen, Michael Reilly, P A Smith, Padraig Caffrey and Michael Smith.
July 8th 1961:Presentation
from
Presentation to Garda and
Mrs McSharry. Stationed in Cavan for 31 years. A native of Dromahaire
Co. Leitrim- retiring to
July 15th 1961:Huge crowds at Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan
Same Week.: Eamonn English (Church Street ) wins the Captain’s (Dermot Morgan’s) Prize at County Cavan Golf Club, Eddie Murray (Runner up) and Jimmy Sheridan (Special Prize).
July 29th 1961:Nicky
Smith (
Same
Week:Eilish McNamara (Swellan) and Kitty Fay
(Drumconnick) emigrate to the USA. Mary O Hanlon recipient of
presentation from Cumann Rinnce an Cabhain in Milséanacht Breifne as
she emigrates to
August 5th 1961:Eddie Foster buys Gogarty's (Harvest) for undisclosed amount. Eddie O Gorman Auctioneer
Same Week: Seats erected at the Courthouse
August 19th 1961:Sean Walsh swims from Warrenpoint to Carlingford both ways-a distance of 10 miles.He was in the water for over 7 hours.
September 1st 1961:Ann Sullivan 1 Church Street receives her SRN at Saint Anthony's Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Death of James Dunne (
September 8th 1961:Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan are the youthful stars at the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall. Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modelled "a delightful collection of both day and evening wear".
September 15th 1961:Cavan Musical Society AGM Chairman Rev.A B McGrath, Secretary Phyllis Smith, Treasurer Séan Bergin, Assistant Secretary Danny Kelly and Producer Phil Cullivan. It was decided that the Society would stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Patience’ for 4 nights during ‘Cavan at Home Week’ in January 1962.
September 23rd 1961: ‘Hurricane Debbie’ leaves a trail of destruction as she sweeps through Co.Cavan-4 killed by falling tree at Potahee. Three generations of the one family. The dead are later named as Kathleen Keoghan Drumbrucklis Carrigan, Margaret Hyland Wateraughey, Eileen Keoghan (Driver) a Nurse in Saint Davnett’s Hospital Monaghan and Mrs Hyland’s one week old daughter Katherine Patricia whom they were bringing home after her birth in the Surgical Hospital Cavan.
September 26th 1961:Down win their second successive All Ireland 3-06 to Offaly’s 2-08-“.one point win belied their vast superiority”.
October 14th 1961:Helen
Gaffney Ardeevin
October 1st 1961: First visitation of Killygarry Cemetery. Father Joe Dolan Adm officiated assisted by Fathers P J Gargan and Jack Moore (Cavan House).
Same Week Death of Patrick Gorman Drumalee a native of Ballyhaise after a short illness. Survived by his wife and two small children.
October 8th 1961:Sean Lemass the new leader of Fianna Fáil fails to get a majority securing only 70 seats. He is kept in power with the votes of Independents.
October 21st 1961:Mary
McGovern (
October 28th 1961:Michael
Rafferty, Storey Woods, Mervyn Johnston and George Pratt are among the
stars as Cavan beat
November 6th 1961: Tragic death of Patrick Carroll College Street in car crash on the main Dundalk Carrickmacross road. He was employed by Thomas Brady Cootehill as a Pig Dealer. Previous night had attended the close of the Mission and received Holy Communion. Remains removed from Dundalk to the Cathedral are met by a huge crowd on the outskirts of the town.He is survived by his wife 3 sons Patrick J, Sean and Martin,2 daughters Pauline and Maureen. Father A B McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Michael Reilly College Street.He was a great supporter of Cavan GAA and in his youth played with Drumlane Sons of O Connell. Survived by his wife 4 sons and 1 daughter.
November 25th 1961:Cavan at Home Committee: Hon. President Father Joe Dolan Adm, Chairman Séamus De Faoite, Secretary: Sheila McGinnity, Treasurer Tommy Gilroy. Committee: Danny Kelly, Bridie Galligan, Revs P J Gargan, Torlac O Reilly. Week of entertainment commences on New Year’s Eve with Cavan Musical Society’s presentation of ‘Patience’.
December 9th 1961:Death in Ennistymon County Clare Michael Molloy father of Paddy Molloy Swellan. John Molloy’s (Sacristan) grandfather.
Same
Weekk: Peter Soden former member of Cavan UDC and
prominent Cavan businessman (Tecos) dies in
December 23rd 1961:Sean
McManus (
Same
Week Paddy Egan and his wife are on holidays from
December 31st 1961:Birth
of
January 6th 1962: "Cavan At Home Week Braving the Weather". Boy Scouts Musical Society present ‘Begorrah It’s Gold’. Stars of the show are Mel Doherty and Gerry Maguire ably supported by Michael Rafferty, Dessie Maguire, Jerome Casey, Andy McGahon, Val McGovern and a very young Martin O Neill: Paul Ronan, John Cullen, Gerry O Keefe, Paddy Conaty, Séamus Sexton, Gerry Pryce, John Conaty and J Reilly were impressive supporting cast .James Plunkett (Saint Phelim’s Place) painted the Scenery and the Costumes were in the capable hands of Mrs Hicks and May Reilly (College Street). Orchestra was Eileen Morgan, Des Jenkins, Leo C Ronan and on the drums Eamonn Brady.
Same Week: Brilliant Production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s
‘Patience’. “With the rapid disappearance of the snow, crowds flocked
to see 4 nights of brilliance and originality". Instead of the style
of the 1880s Cavan Musical Society “brought the opera bang up to
date”. Kathleen Keoghan in the title role gave a beautiful refreshing
performance using her charm, youthfulness and trained soprano
voice. Phil Cullivan gave a performance as ‘Bunthorne’ that was sheer
genius.” How lucky the Society are to have a natural like Phil”. Joe
Connolly a newcomer to the line of principals made a resounding
debut, his interpretation of the part of Archibald Grovesnor was “a
priceless piece of comedy”. Danny Kelly was outstanding as the
Colonel while Séan Galligan gave a grand well rounded performance as
the Major.J P Smith used his strong tenor voice to embellish the
role of the Duke. Ann Henry “gave a lovely portrayal of Lady
Angela, Lady Saphir played by Marion Smith “captured the character
completely”, Airmid O Hanlon was excellent as the fading Lady
Jane, her duet with Phil Cullivan was one of the highlights of the
show. Jack Binchey as the Solicitor was “eloquent in his silence”. Ladies
Chorus: Annie Brady, C Constantine, G Constantine, Ann Dowling,
Aíne
Duffy, Rita Kirby, Bernie Lee, Mary Lovett, Eileen Lunny, Maisie
Magee, Nita Maguire, Eileen Maloney, Maggie McCabe, Maria McDonald Maeve
McDonald, Sheila McGinnity, Nellie McIntyre, Mary Smith and Margaret
Sullivan. Men’s Chorus: Séan Bergin, G Boyle, Hugo Cafferty, Tommy
Garvey, Eamonn Cooke, Kieran Cullivan, Leo McDonald, Peter
McGinnity, Eddie O Reilly, Tommy Ruddy, Paddy Smallhorne, Michael Smith
(Saint Phelim's Place) and Jimmy Veale. Father A B McGrath (Musical
Director), Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey (Producers). Stage: Joe
Duffy M J Magee, Jim Scanlon, and Niall Walsh. Wardrobe: Maureen
Hand. Orchestra K Scanlon (Violin), Jerome Casey (Drums), J P Smith
(Trumpet), Henry Martin (Clarinet), Rev AB McGrath and Maisie Magee
(Piano). “Never has a lovelier sound filled
January 27th 1962:Dr.Paul Singer of Shanahan Stamp Auctions is acquitted after the longest fraud case in the history of the State.£2,000000 is still missing.
February 17th 1962:Condolences to Jimmy Veale on the death of his sister Mrs Mary Power (Carrick on Suir) aged 34 after a long illness.
Same
Week:Kitty Kinsella is made a presentation by her
colleagues in Fagan’s (Betty Poyntz) as she emigrates to
March 3rd 1962:Annual CYMS Social attracts a large crowd to the Town Hall. Girls Club provide the supper. Attendance included Fathers McManus, Gargan and AB McGrath. Stan Mullery, Jackie Fitzpatrick, Henry Martin (Saxaphone) and Maisie Magee provided the music.
Same Week: Willie O Hanlon and Bridie (PA) Smyth are the new Captains at County Cavan Golf Club.
March 31st 1962:Johnny
Sutherland who emigrated in 1913 from
April 21st 1962:Tom McCusker is pictured on the front page as he wins the CYMS billiards handicap by beating H L Smith in the Final in the Hut.
April 28th 1962:
May 5th 1962:Death of Patrick Keoghan 8 Jubilee Terrace. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers and later Crubany. His first Club was Drumbess. Survived by 3 sons Paddy, Peter and John. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
May 12th 1962:Death
at the age of 57 of eminent Ophthalmic Surgeon Alfred E Smith 7
Annesley Terrace. Survived by his wife and 1 son Grant. Funeral from
Same
Week: Death in Dublin of Michael Smith proprietor
of ‘Mulligan’s of
May 26th 1962:John McGinnity opens extension to Travel Agency. Pictured are Alex Doyle (Aer Lingus), Josephine McGinnity, Gay Finegan (Air Hostess), John McGinnity and William Miley (Aer Lingus).
June 9th 1962:John English (Pictured) wins the Breffni Shield presented by Willie O Hanlon Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. Runner Up Niall Walsh.
June 16th 1962:Michael Cullivan is ordained a priest for the Diocese of Kilmore. First Mass in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Same Week: Ray Dunne is a t full back on the Cavan Minor team to play Armagh in Breffni Park in 1st Round of the Ulster Championship while George McClarey former Derry City footballer wins the 36 Hole Committee Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
June 23rd 1962:Well
attended Mission in
Same Week: Tony Farrelly a native of Trim is appointed a Consultant at Lisdarn. He qualified in 1952 and holds MD MRCPI degrees.
June 30th 1962:Ken Browne the well known Singer hold a 1/3 Share in Irish Hospital Sweepstake Draw on the Irish Derby at the Curragh, he has drawn the favourite ‘Atlantis’.
July 7th 1962:Farnham Arms is withdrawn at Auction when bidding reached £16,000.Bought later by Senator Tom Fitzpatrick in trust for a slightly higher figure.
July 14th 1962:”No Cavan Show will be held this year as a preliminary to winding up the Company. In existence since 1900.”
Same Week: De La Salle win the 3 in a row beating Castlerahan by 6-05 to 3-03 in the School's Final. Sparkling performances from Joey O Keefe, Dom Twoomey, Michael Galligan, Sean Gaffney, Paddy and J J O Reilly. Up front Oliver O Donnell and Pearse Gilroy were a constant threat while they got great support from their half forwards Michael Lyons ,Oliver Shanaghy and Peter Sheridan.
July 21st 1962:Best year yet for Irish Tourism. It brought in £47 million in 1961.
July 28th 1962:Eamonn Cusack wins the Junior National Handwriting Title sponsored by the Sunday Independent. His teacher in the De La sale Brother Sylvester is awarded a gold medal.
August 1st 1962:Over
45,000 people witness Cavan dethroning the
Same Week Death of Margaret McCabe 2 Saint Aidans. she is survived by her husband Thomas and Family.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
August 6th 1962:Marilyn
Monroe the 36 year old screen icon is found dead in bed at her home
in
Same Week:Star Swimmer (Pictured) Nicky Smith won every race he entered this year all in personal records.
August 13th 1962:Tom Maloney Self Drive are appointed sole Car Hire firm at Cork airport. Tom operates the biggest Car Hire firm in Munster meanwhile his brother George catches a beautiful 5 ½ lbs trout on Lough Sheelin.
August 20th 1962:Congratulations
Nurse Eileen Walsh 17 Saint Patricks. Voted ‘Most Progressive Nurse’
in
August 27th 1962:Una and her sister Maureen Mullery from Town Hall Street enter the Poor Clare Novitiate in Newry. Maureen was a Clerical Officer with Aer Lingus.
September 1st 1962:Paddy
Reilly (
September 15th 1962:James
F Slowey (
Same
Week:
September 22nd 1962:Ruby
Brownlee (Latt House) dies in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Funeral to
Same Week: Bailieboro captained by Cavan senior star Peter Pritchard just edge out Cavan Gaels in thrilling Minor Final 3-03 to 2-05.
October 13th 1962:Kate Shortt (86) dies in Newry. She was mother of Phil Quinn (Postman) and sister of John T Doonan.
November 11th 1962: ‘Cavan At Home’ Committee disbands and affairs wound up following the poor support of this year’s event mainly due to the dreadful weather conditions.
Same
Week: Death of Bridget Brady-native of
December 1st 1962:First Christmas Lights organised by the Chamber of Commerce (Chairman Brian Coleman) at a cost of £300.Urban Council will foot the bill for the electricity.
December 8th 1962:Death
of George Maloney (Solicitor). Native of Ballinagh. Educated at
Rockwell and UCD. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1914.Campaigned for
Arthur Griffith in famous
December 31st 1962:Pilgrimmage
to
January 5th 1963:Boy
Scouts Musical Society present ‘ Finn The Fool’ with Guest artiste
Same Week: Sister Mercy thanks John O Connor for being Santa Claus to the patients in Saint Phelim's assisted by Mel Doherty with musical items by Stan Mullery (Drums) and Mattie Hand.
January 12th 1963:GV
Maloney (Solicitors) appointed Notary for
Same
Week Presentation to HL Smith by County Cavan GAA
in Crover House to mark his Golden Jubilee as Secretary of the
January 28th 1963:One of the worst blizzards in living memory brings the country to a complete halt. Army manages to get food supplies to families in Wicklow who have been cut off for weeks.
February 9th 1963: Cardinal
Patrick
Dalton laid to rest in Armagh. Later in the year succeeded by Bishop
Conway. as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All
Same Week: Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri, Chairman Dr Ben Galligan, Secretary Miss R Butler, Treasurer Aidan Timmons and Brendan Dunne, Auditor Brian Coleman, Registrar Teddy McCormack.
February 16th 1963:Death of Susan Kelly Breffni Park. Survived by her Husband Paddy and two daughters
Same Week :Owen McGovern and Kathleen Brady (Mrs Jack) Captains County Cavan Golf Club
Helen McDonald wife of Pat McDonnell (Bakery) dies after a long illness
February 23rd 1963:Free
trip to
Same Week: Death of Andy Mallon pig dealer College Street. Survived by brothers Edward, Louis, Jimmy, and sisters Katey and Molly
Death of Tommy Young
(Publican) Ashe Street. Former Captain of the
March 9th 1963:Cavan
Musical Society present ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Paul Deegan and
Morna McMullin from
Same Week: Maura Maloney and Dr.E McQuaid win Captain’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club.
P (Peter) Galligan star musician with Eugene Leddy and the Dun a Ri retires as head porter in Saint Phelim’s Hospital after serving for 37 years.
Death of Mary R Tully 7
Tullac Mongan survived by her husband Paddy and young family. Funeral
was to
March 16th 1963:Olive
O Reilly widow of John Joe sells her premises in
April 6th 1963:Death of Mary E Finlay Bridge Street widow of John Finlay (Pig Dealer). Survived by her 3 sons Paddy, Oliver and Freddie and 4 daughters Mollie Dillon, Nellie Harding, Nancy Nolan and Bernadette Carroll. Funeral to Cullies Cemetery.
Same Week: Pat Donohoe (Ann O Reilly’s father) sells his Licensed Premises ‘The Commercial Bar’ to Sean McCormack (Providers) for £2,500.
Sean McCormack (
April 20th 1963; Sean and Agnes Fitzpatrick (Drumacon Belturbet) purchase the ’Northern Bar’ Bridge Street for £1,850 from Mrs Maisie Maguire.
Same Week: Sister Dr.Patricia Kelly of the Medical Missionaries of Mary on holiday with her brother Sean (Solicitor) Oldtown. Later in the year Doctor Kelly in the news as an earthquake hits Tanganyika.
Jimmy Brennan and P J Hanley walk to Virginia a distance of 20 miles in ‘civvies’. They left Cavan at 7:17 am and arrived in Virginia at 11:55 am.
April 27th 1963:Owen Roe Hurling Club. Chairman P J O Neill, Vice Chairman Raymond Carroll, Treasurer Patsy Lee, Secretary Paddy Lyons.
Same Week: Michael Breslin is pictured receiving the Tommy Connolly Cup from the donor on the occasion of his Final victory over his 17 year old son Mickey.
May 4th 1963:Michael
McDermott (55) dies suddenly in the Cathedral while attending the
evening Mass on the Feast of
May 11th 1963:Death of Nora Baxter ‘Saint Aidans’ Farnham Road .Former Inspector in the Department of Local Government and distinguished linguist, fluent in both German and French. Native of County Clare widow of Paddy Baxter former Senator and Fine Gael TD for Cavan. Survived by her son Colm, daughters Monica, Una, Ursula and Maura MPSI Cavan.
Same
Week: Katie Brady (Connie McEntee’s aunt) retires
as Clerical Officer Cavan County Council after serving for 48
years.She worked with 4
June 9th 1963:Death of Pope John 23.
June 29th 1963:Rev Ray Brady son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady Drapers Upper Main Street is ordained in Maynooh by John Charles McQuaid Archbishop of Dublin. Father Raymond celebrated his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday.
Same
Week: Tadhg Lynch (
Over 250,000 witness the Coronation of Pope Paul VI Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini .
July 6th 1963:Brendan Browne son of Professor Billy Browne 111 Saint Helens Road Booterstown takes 1st place in his final exams in Electrical Engineering in UCD.
Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee pictured with the Johnny Donohoe Cup for the heaviest catch in juvenile competition at Bakersbridge.
July 13th 1963:Paddy
Reilly (
Same Week Danny Kelly beats Leo McDonald in Members Cup Final while B Nelson beats Vincent O Connor to win the O Hanlon Cup at County Cavan Golf Club.
July 27th 1963: Eddie Shiels wins the Captain’s prize (Owen McGovern) at County Cavan Golf club
Same
Week: Francis Farrelly and brother Hubert on
holidays with their parents at 38 Saint Phelim’s Place. Both are
serving with the
August 2nd 1963:Donegal hammered by Down in their first Ulster final appearance 2-11 to 1-04 in a sweltering, overflowing Breffni Park.36,000 people pay in to the ground while another 15,000 are scattered to the hills surrounding the Park.. With both competing in the Minor Final (Donegal pipped by a late point 4-06 to2-11) and Senior Finals, cars are parked as far away as Butlersbridge.
Same
Week: Tom Clarke buys A M Mee’s (Brady's)14 acre
residential farm at at ‘Fortview’
August 10th 1963:Niall Walsh popular member of County Cavan Golf Club and Musical Society is appointed Town Clerk of Buncrana County Donegal.
Same
Week: Death of Patrick Brady (Double Amputee)
Great Train Robbery in England. Over £1,000000 is missing.
September 29th 1963:Mullahoran trounce Bailieboro 1-10 to 0-03 in Senior Final Replay. Record gate receipts of £430.
October 6th 1963:Death
of Jimmy Fitzpatrick (Former caretaker waterworks ) Mill Rock
Cavan. Father P J McManus officiated at the Funeral to
Same Week: Paddy King (Dentist) buys A H Smith’s (opposite The Farnham Hotel) for £3,650 .P J Reilly was the Auctioneer.
November 7th 1963:Beatles cause havoc in Dublin. City brought to a standstill during their appearance in the Adelphi Cinema.
November 23rd 1963:President John F Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas Texas.24 year old Lee Harvey Oswald is arrested.
December 14th 1963:Rita
Higgins Shankill obtained her SRN at
December 21st 1963:Death
of Martha Dancey Coratubber at an advanced age at her
residence. Funeral from
Same Week Fire Brigade braves the treacherous roads twice to attend to a serious fire at Cecil Argues' Gortsheagh Drung. House gutted but nobody injured.
December 28th 1963:Father Kevin O Rourke ordained a priest for the Columban Mission to Japan Father Kevin Takes up duty there on the 1st of October 1964.Father Kevin is son of Frank and Teresa O Rourke Market Square.
Same
Week:
January 4th 1964:Boy Scouts Musical Society present 7th Christmas Pantomime ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’. Stars of the Show are Mel Doherty, Gene Cullivan and John O Connor. New Stars on the block are Joe Connolly, Phil Murray and the Three Lovely Lassies, Des Lambert, Seamus McCormack and Gerard Carroll. Outstanding contributions from Charlie Moore, Hugo Cafferty Michael Murray and Oliver Higgins while Michael Rafferty ‘pulled the house down’ with his guitar solos. Dessie Maguire (Sergeant) and John English (Admiral) gave two brilliant but contrasting displays of style. Chorus: Terry Brady, Tony Higgins, Paddy Smallhorne, Brian Sullivan, Oliver O Donnell, Eamonn Higgins, M Brady, T McEntee, Gerry Smith,, P Smith, Anthony Loonam, Jimmy Smith, Martin O Neill, Frank O Connor, Ray O Connor, Jimmy Smith (Emmett Place), Bernard Sharkey and Peter Sheridan. Stage Manager was Joe Cullivan ably assisted by both Peter, Joe Galligan and Greg Sheridan. Lights were by Oliver Smyth. Effects Stan Mullery and Paddy Ronaghan. Scenery was by James Plunkett (Saint Phelim's Place). Orchestra Des Jenkins, Leo Ronan, Eamonn Brady ,Eamonn Donohoe, J P Smith and Eileen Morgan.
Same
Week: Death of Annie Halligan Saint Patrick’s
Terrace widow of Edward (ex CIE) .She is survived by 4 daughters and
3 sons. Funeral to
January 11th 1964:Eilish
Donohoe Cavan Guild wins the
Same
Week: Pope Paul 6 on historic visit to the
:Death of Sean Taggart
formerly 57
331 people killed on the Irish roads during 1963:
January 25th 1964:Death
of Jim Galligan (Saddler) Behey. Former member of both the Drumcrave
and Labour Bands (Drummer). Jim was an accomplished horseman-member
of the old Cavan Harriers He carried on a Saddlers Business with
John Igoe next door to Maurice Brady on the
January 25th 1964:Unexpected death of David White Letterkenny father of Séamus De Faoite.
Same
Week: Death of Mary Ann Smith (89) 11 Breffni. Widow
of Francis. Father P J Gargan officiated at funeral to
1st February 1964:CYMS Snooker Tommy Connolly Cup: Mickey Breslin beat David O Connor, Andy Murray beat Larry Nee, Kieran Cullivan beat Michael Higgins, Hugh Cosgrove beat John Higgins, Jackie Murphy beat Patrick Keyes,Dickie Smith beat Jimmy Keogh and Séamus McCormack beat Joe McCusker.
8th February 1964:Liam Bogue Captain County Cavan Golf Club, President Bertie Cullen, Treasurer Séamus Fox, Secretary Jack Binchey, Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan. Committee: Tommy Aylmer, Jack Brady, Louis Blessing, Philip Cullivan, Paddy Fleming, Tom Hickey, Owen McGovern, Edward O Hanlon, Willie O Hanlon and Dr.Darragh Smith.
15th February 1964:Death of Tommy McDonald (Building Contractor) 16 Farnham Street. Native of the Cootehill area. Survived by his wife Bridie and three daughters Carmel, Beryl and Miriam (the latter was only married last week).Funeral to Killygarry.
Same Week: CYMS Snooker: Tommy Cullivan beats Patrick Maguire, Eamon McCormack beats his uncle Jimmy McCormack, Paddy O Reilly beats John (Ton) Doonan, Brian Finlay wo Sean McManus and John McCaffrey beats Michael Murray.
February 22nd:1964:CYMS Snooker Tommy Hughes beats Tommy Nee, Michael Breslin beats Séamus McCormack, Kieran Cullivan beats Andy Murray, Tommy Cullivan beats Eamonn McCormack, Hugh Cosgrove beats James Murphy, Séamus McCormack beats Sean Galligan, Jim Fay beats Paddy O Reilly and John McCaffrey bats Jimmy Finlay.
February 29th 1964:Sean
McGilly (brother of Maura Maloney) and well known member of Cavan
Musical Society is appointed Comptroller of the
March 7th 1964:CYMS Tournament Tommy Hughes Beat Dickey Smith,:3rd Round Jim Fay beats John McCaffrey and Mickey Breslin beats Hughie Cosgrove.
Same
Week: Death of Frank Buchanan brother of
Vincent, Anna and Father Willie. He emigrated to
Boy Scouts Musical society
pack out Saint Anthony’s Hall in
March 21st 1964:Meeting in ‘Rivals Inn’ with a view to setting up the first ever Cavan branch of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Same Week: Anglers Club Chairman Tom McConville, Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond, Secretary Sean Young, and Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
March 18th 1964:Driving Test is introduced.
March 21st 1964:Tommy Hughes beats Jim Fay and Seamus McCormack on his way to Final victory over Mickey Breslin. (Pictured) in the Connolly Cup Snooker Handicap in the CYMS.
Same
Week: Roger Loonam (
Brendan Behan (The Queer
Fellow) dies in
March 28th 1964:
April 11th 1964:Cavan Bridge Club retain the Kells Cup. Team: Paddy Maloney, Gerry Hunt Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold and Father Sean Reilly
Same
Week: Death of Matt Reilly Ashe Street.He is
survived by his wife son and daughter. Funeral to
April 18th 1964:Matt Smith 20 Breffni (cattle drover) and at 95 Cavan’s oldest resident “Never wore an overcoat in his life”! Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
May 2nd 1964:Michael (Red) Smith opens new Shop and Filling station at Oakvale.
May 9th 1964An Taoiseach: Séan Lemass opens 'Cavan Engineering'. Father Malachy Byrne presents Mr Lemass with 1 ½ lb trout when he called to Lavey Strand Lake on his way back to Dublin.
Same
Week: Peggy Brady SRN Old Globe Hotel dies in
May 16th 1964:Dun A Ri Ceilidhe Band led by Andy Dan Smith Lavey Strand are ‘live’ on Ceilidhe House this Saturday.
Same Week: Dr Patricia Kelly M M M sister of Sean’s (Solicitor) caught up in 60 second earthquake in Tanganyka. Damage to the Medical Missionaries of Mary compound is estimated at £30,000.
Noel McHugh buys the late
Kathleen Marron’s residence 27
The Corner Bar in
July 25th 1964:Death of Bobby Simpson Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He was a Bus Inspector with CIE, Member of Cavan UDC, Irish Red Cross .Survived by his wife 4 sons Roy, Tommy Kenneth and Jim and 3 daughters Betty, Violet and Irene.
August 22nd 1964;Father Kevin O Rourke leaves on the 29th of August for Korea. On the way he will officiate at the wedding of his brother Joe to Ann O Dowd Kingscourt in New York. He will later stay with his brother Charles in Montreal. He is due to arrive in Seoul Korea on the 1st of October next.
August 29th 1964:John
McCaffrey (Jnr), Barney and James Connolly on holiday from
Same Week Death of George Carroll College Street-Father of P J Carroll (Insurance) and Mrs Paddy Masterson (Saint Patricks Terrace).
September2nd 1964:Gerard Cusack Saint Phelim's Place 1st place in County Council University Scholarships.
September 9th 1964:Mr and Mrs Michael Ryan celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in the Old Cathedral September 8th 1914.He later fought in World War 1.
September 16th 1964:Death
of Dr.William Flannery (62) Farnham Street. Native of
Ballyjamesduff. Survived by his wife Eileen and son Bill. Funeral from
Same Week; Death of the legendary James Fox Shoe Merchant Main Street. An actor of great promise and ability in his youth. He was a founder member of County Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Mary ,sons Séamus and Michael and two daughters Maureen and Kathleen.
Sean O Casey the playwright dies of a heart attack at his exile home in Torquay.
October 10th 1964:Henry Quinn (Jnr.) Owen Roe receives a serious eye injury when kicked by a donkey adjacent to his home.
Same Week: Paddy Smith resigns as Minister for Agriculture. He has served the Cavan Constituency since 1923.
October 17th 1964:Funeral of Mrs Maura McGovern (63) Cathedral Road. Huge turnout of clergy. Survived by her husband Owen, son Father Colum SSC, daughters Ethna , Una, Helen and Sister Mary Pauline Saint Louis Convent Monaghan. Funeral from the Cathedral to Drumkilly.
Same
Week P J Hand sells his residence
October 31st 1964:
Death of
Same Week: Death of Matthew Leddy at the residence of her daughter Mrs Jim McKiernan 15 Owen Roe.Funeral to Killygarry.
November 14th 1964: ‘The Bachelors’ appear at a packed and enraptured Cavan Sports Centre.
November 21st 1964:Proposed new hospital at Lisdarn to be built at an estimated cost of £300,000.
Same Week: Gerry Hunt is elected President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Paddy O Reilly beats Gerry Egan 2 frames to 1 in first round of Christmas Snooker competition at Cavan CYMS`
November 28th 1964:CYMS Committee President Jimmy McCormack, Vice President Tommy McKiernan, Secretary Kieran Cullivan, Treasurer Eamonn Higgins. Committee Paddy O Reilly, Michael Murray, Eamonn McCormack and Liam Bohan.
Same Week Motor Club Committee: President Maurice Jackson, Vice President Mervyn Johnston, Secretary Derek Morris, Assistant Secretary Toggy Connolly, Treasurer P Hanley. Committee Billy Morris, Vincent Bartley, Norman Cinnamond H Carthy (Auditor) Maura Maloney, Hilda Fairbrother, Joe Fletcher ,K Dolan and Mrs J Morris.
Boy Scouts Musical Society: Chairman Gene Cullivan, Vice Chairman Hugo Cafferty ,Secretary Dessie Maguire, Assistant Secretary Oliver Higgins. Committee Séamus McCormack, Paddy Lyons and Joe Connolly.
Same Week Bartenders Association Committee: Chairman Ken Browne, Vice Chairman Chris Rudden, Secretary Veronica Brady (Pictured on Front Page), Assistant Secretary and Treasurer Francis McDermott. Committee Carmel Kiernan, John McGowan, Brendan Leddy, Séan Brady and Tom Boylan.
Smith’s Garage Dance in Sports Centre attracts a crowd of over 900.Valuable Spot Prizes each dance
December 8th 1964:Death
of Josey Johnstone Emmett Place. Butcher by trade. He leaves a wife
Anna and two young children Paddy and Martin. Funeral to
December 15th 1964:Mighty Avons Showband whose average age is only 21 have scored a huge hit with their new record ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ .The song was written by well known Dublin solicitor and native of Tubbercurry County Sligo Eddie Masterson.
December 13th 1964:Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society stage their new play ‘Candid Peel’ to a packed audience in the Town Hall.
December 20th 1964:Untimely
death of
January 2nd 1965:Over5,000
are expected to pack into the Town Hall to see
Same Week: Death of Edward Coyle Mons Terrace. Native of Drumalee and a verteran of World War 1.
Christmas Trading: “Bumper year. Money never as plentiful”.
Rolling Stones British pop
group played to two capacity audiences of screaming teenagers in the
Adelphi Dublin and the following night The Savoy in
January 10th 1965:Cmdt.Benny
Sullivan leaves with the 4th Infantry Battalion for a six
month tour of duty with the United Nations in
Same Week: “The Desert Fool is A Riot” stars of the show are Mel Doherty, John O Connor, Phil Murray, Joe Connolly, Gene Cullivan, Séamus McCormack, Hugo Cafferty, Paddy McNamara, Eamonn and Oliver Higgins. Star item is Cavan’s own Bachelors Paddy Lyons, Michael Rafferty and Dessie Maguire. Chorus: Paddy Smallhorne, Terry Brady, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Liam Cooke, Peter McGinnity. Arabs are Brian Sullivan, Paddy McNamara, Oliver O Donnell, Hugo Cafferty, Patsy Smith, Joe Hill, Jimmy Mulcahy, Matt Donnelly and Michael Smith. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick, Dermot Smith, Miss Scanlon with pupils Helena Smith, Bridget Finegan, Nuala Lee, and Helen Conaty. Eamon Brady is on the drums while Eileen Morgan is once again the pianist. Script and Production are by Father Torlac O Reilly, Mel Doherty and John O Connor. Stage Managers Joe Cullivan, Greg Sheridan, Joe and Peter Galligan. Effects are by Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery while Oliver Smyth is in charge of the lights.
Same Week Cavan Barman’s Association is the event of the year with 230 people attending their 1st annual Dinner Dance in the Ulster Arms. Ken Browne is Chairman, Francis McDermott Treasurer and Veronica Brady (Sharkey ) is the Secretary. Photographs on both front and back page feature Louis Blessing (Chairman of the Licensed Vintners)
CYMS Billiards Handicap and cup 1st £5 2nd £3,3rd and 4th £1 each. Entry fee is 3/- and games are 2/-.
Death of Helen Leddy wife of Peter Leddy (Post Office) College Street. Funeral to Cullies. Death also of Margaret Miney at the residence of her brother. Thomas Rossa Place. Funeral to Potahee
Death of Philip N Smith Solicitor (68) Farnham Street. Chairman of Cavan branch Fine Gael. Father of Cavan Bar Association and Cavan Show Society. Long time member of Cavan UDC. Held the most responsible post of District Leader Cavan FCA during the Emergency. Prisoner of War during World War1-he later escaped from Germany and rejoined his regiment. Educated at Clongowes and Trinity College, qualified as a Barrister in 1920 and in 1923 was admitted as a Solicitor. His Father Louis Smith was Crown Solicitor for Cavan.
January 17th 1965:Maloney
Family buy ‘Windermere’
January 24th 1965:Johnny Smith of Kilnavara is pictured with his star greyhound ‘Son of Lulu’ who will run in the Irish Derby at Clonmel.
Same Week: Sympathy is extended to Mrs Alice Elliott on the death of her Mother in Delvin County Westmeath
January 30th 1965:Cyril Anderson (Driver) and John Cosgrove (Navigator) are winners of the Cavan Motor Rally.
Same
Week: Death of “Greatest Englishman ”Sir Winston
Churchill. “Immortal”, “Untamed Warrior” “Colossus” are some of the
tributes paid to him. State funeral from
February 6th 1965: Cavan Gaels: Chairman Paddy Conaty, Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy, Secretary Sean Galligan, Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes and Treasurer Tommy Garvey
February 13th 1965:Don McMullin purchases the adjoining property to the Rivals Inn from Eddie O Gorman Auctioneer for £2,525.
February 20th 1965:Cmdt. Jim Scanlon is pictured making a presentation of a gold watch to Captain Jimmy McEntee who is retiring after 25 years service to the FCA at Dinner dance in the Ulster Arms.
March 6th 1965:Joe and Mary Pryce, Brother Ultan and Brendan Dunne are pictured at the Boy Scouts Musical Society Annual Dinner in the Ulster Arms.
Same
Week: Cardinal Conway returns from
March 13th 1965::William
Britton former Manager of the
Same
Week: Vera Brady’s Fashion and Bridal show
attracts a capacity, captivated audience to
March 20th 1965:Paddy O Reilly beats Gene McCusker (pictured) in CYMS Billiards Handicap. Father P J Gargan(Donor) presents the trophy.
Same Week: Drumalee win their first ever title as they are crowned Junior League champions with a last minute Donie Fay goal to beat Mountnugent 2-06 to 1-08.Drumale:Tony Coyle, Oliver O Reilly, Sean Woods, S Reilly, Raymond Carroll, Tommy Molloy, Michael Smith, Frank Walsh, Tom Flynn, Michéal Greenan, Paddy Lyons, Fergus McCauley, Tommy Smith, Noel Donohoe and Doney Fay .Subs Andy McConnell for Noel Donohoe and Joey O Keefe for Frank Walsh.
March 27th 1965:Death of the great Joe Doherty 17 Saint Brigid's Terrace at the age of 74. Native of Edgeworthstown where he had his own bakery He came to Cavan to work with Pat McDonnell's Bakery. Very popular long serving Caretaker of Cavan CYMS. Gifted actor and musician. He painted all the elaborate sets for his shows and was also a keen breeder of champion pigeons and canaries. Celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his marriage just two years ago.
Premier award at Cavan Drama Festival won by Strand Players Dublin with ‘A Dolls House’
April 3rd 1965:Joe Carroll dies in Keynsham Bristol. A Native of Creighan Terrace Cavan,he is survived by his wife 3 brothers Packy, George and Frank and 2 sisters Lily and Maisie.
Same Week:: Cavan Railway Station sold to May Roberts for £4,000.
Julie Andrews wins an Academy award for best actress in the musical ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ is voted best film.
April 17th1965:Terence S Smith (Historian) presents a map of Cavan town (1591) 'The Charter of the Town of Cavan and a Chairman’s Bell to Cavan UDC. Pictured are Maurice Jackson, Johnny O Rourke, Dermot McCarthy (County Manager), Paddy Gaffney (Town Surveyor), Carmel McDonnell (Town Clerk), Joe McGovern, Johnny Walsh, Timmy Murphy and John Murray.
Same Week Tom Fitzpatrick (Fine Gael), John Tully (Clann Na Poblachta) and Paddy Smith will represent Cavan in 18th Dail. Final State of the Parties Fianna Fail 72 seats Others 72.
April 24th 1965: ‘Thalasa Thalassa’ written by Joe Reilly (Drumcrave) and performed by the Castletara Troop plays to a packed and appreciative audience in the Town Hall.
Same Week: Liam Cosgrove is elected unanimously leader of Fine Gael in succession to James Dillon who is retiring due to advancing years.
April 30th 1965:Ken
Browne is made a presentation by his colleagues in the Bartenders
Association on the occasion of his departure for
May 29th 1965:John
Cassidy native of
Same
Week: Cavan Licensed Vintners issue new revised
price list Whiskey and Gin 5/- per glass,
June 10th 1965:Bishop Quinn celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his Ordination co-celebrating Mass in The Cathedral with 5 newly ordained priests. Fathers Phelim Kelly, Michael Cooke, Thomas Keoghan, Owen Collins and Peter Paul Reilly. Later at the Civic celebration in the packed Town Hall, Tom McCarren on behalf of the Parishioners presents Bishop Quinn with a replica of the golden Burgo Chalice. Massed choirs of the Diocese under Father AB McGrath give outstanding performance of sacred and popular music on a night of gay celebration.
Same
Week:
July 3rd 1965:Death of Nancy Galligan wife of Dr.Ben Galligan Farnham Street. Native of Westport ,she was daughter of the famous ballad singer Mrs Burges. Nancy was an outstanding instrumentalist and singer. She was a founder member and Treasurer of Cavan branch CCE. Talented member of the Apostolic Society. She is survived by her husband 6 sons and 2 daughters. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Butlersbridge.
Same
Week: Sudden death of
Isabella Cinnamond. Native of the town, member of the well known
Pollock Family She is survived by her 5 sons
Death of Bernard Cronin Annaglough. Worked with Cavan County Council both in the Courthouse and later in the Clinic. survived by his wife 4 sons ,6 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of Austin F McDonald at the age of 61.He was a member of the well known drapery firm which was established in Cavan in 1892.Founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce and prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Maureen and 4 sons Joseph, Paul, Roger and Declan. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
July 21st 1965:Dominick McCabe is pictured presenting his (Captain’s) prize to Noel Martin at County Cavan Golf Club. Father Gus Leydon was runner up.
July 31st 1965:
August 1st 1965:Lack lustre Cavan 1-08 lose their Ulster crown to Down 3-05 in a “mediocre Ulster Final”
August 14h 1965:
August 21st 1965:Dramatic
rescue in Annagh Lake of Jimmy Browne (14) Butlersbridge. Heroes of
the hour were the courageous
August 28th 1965:Navak Showband are launched at gala evening in packed Ulster Arms. The members are Gerry Graham, Liam Cooke, Sean Carroll, Sean McCormack, Bill McCusker and Patsy Carroll while the Manager is Joe McNamara College View Phone 279.
Same
Week: Death of Bertie
Morris 39 Coleman Road. Member of the famous plumbing family. He is
survived by his wife
September 11th 1965:194 pupils enrol at Cavan Technical School (104 girls and 92 boys). Due to pressure on space two rooms are now rented in the Protestant Hall.
Same
Week:
September 18th 1965: “Cavan Gaels take first Senior Title-1 point win over Champions”. Gaels: John O Rourke, Colm Smith, Donal Crowe, Brian Tighe, Gerry Carroll, Pat Gaffney,Eamonn McGovern, Jim McDonnell (Capt.), Jack McEntee, Cathal Young, Danny Thomas, PJ Carroll, Larry Ready, Paddy Maguire and Terry Smith. Jim McDonnell trained the team and starred along with the two veterans John (Foley) O Rourke and Cathal Young who have waited 23 and 16 years respectively to win a Senior Championship medal.
Same Week Tommy Kelly Post Office pens the ballad (Air Slievenamon) “Here’s a tribute to the Cavan Gaels who won the County Cup. They showed the doubters, diehards that they too had the stuff. When they met and beat the ‘Shamrocks’ a great team of renown. And brought the Plunkett trophy back again to Cavan Town.
In goal was ageless
‘Foley’ Rourke who is with them now so long. But he still can stop
the bullets or oblige you with a song. The full back line is
At Centre half Pat Gaffney, sure he played a leading part. And his solos up the middle gave his team new heart.He got great support from ‘Scobie’ Carroll a wing back who can fly.
And McGovern on the other side can take balls from the sky.At centre field Jack McEntee and peerless Jim McDonnell. Made one wonder if in fact we were watching Mick O Connell. They fielded high ,they fielded safe, they were a joy to behold.For years to come of Jack and Jim, great stories will be told.
Danny Thomas on the ‘40’his praises will be sung. with P J Carroll on the wing and the veteran who is ‘Young’. All played their parts and did their best, they are tough alert and speedy. And they gave great service to their ‘fulls’Terry Smith,Maguire and Ready.
But in our joy, let’s not forget the men of ‘41’.Tom Meehan, Coyle and Conaty great sportsmen everyone.It matters not how long the wait or how long you may have taken. You won the Cup in ’63 and young blood you will awaken.
October 15th 1965:Badminton:Chairman Noel Martin, Secretary Lauri McConnell, Treasurer Leo McDonald. Committee Sheila Cosgrove, K McEvoy, Joe Connolly and J McCormack. Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 11.
Same Week: Anselem Lovett states in ‘Free To All’ “I object strongly to our roads being used for Motor Rallying. The competitors are travelling at reckless speeds of over 70 mph and there is no regard for the safety of people living on the routes presently being navigated weekly. Further more ‘lapping’ goes on well into the night after the event. Less publicity and stricter supervision please”
October 22nd 1965:Betty Simpson (15 Saint Patricks), Clair Kitson (Wolfe Tone St.) and Alice Donohoe (Bridge Street) escape unhurt after car collision at Carnaross. The car was a write off.
October 29th 1965:Death of Charles Reilly Drumherrish at the age of 74.Famous Clann Na Poblacht member of Cavan County Council for 31 years. He headed the poll at every election to Cavan County Council usually securing 2 quotas. Farmer, he was founder member and life long member of Cavan Committee of Agriculture. Survived by his wife and 1 daughter. Father P J McManus recited a decade of the Rosary over his coffin draped in tricolour at graveside in Cullies.
November 5th 1965:Myles
Smith Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in serious single car crash at
Lavey. Returning from a meeting of protesting farmers in Drogheda, The
steering went in his car at Lavey. Later transferred by helicopter to
November 12th 1965:
Same Week: Anglo Celt Annual Dance with Black Aces packs the Town Hall with over 900 in attendance. Organising Committee: Chairman Sean McCormack, Secretary Dessie Maguire, Treasurer Eamonn McGovern. Committee: Séan Carroll, Teddy McCormack, Eileen Gilroy, Greta Boylan, Jerry McCourt and Leo Ronan.
November 22nd 1965:Sudden
death of
Same Week: Barman's Association meeting in ‘Blue Moon’ next Monday at 11 pm to make arrangements for Dinner Dance.
November 29th 1965:Death
of Mary Benedictine Sharkey (Nee Donohoe)
Same Week: Leo Keoghan retires as Bank Manager of the Hibernian Bank which he served in Cavan for 21 years.
Gladys Waller from Stonewall Bailieboro is 3rd in Miss World Contest.
December 4th 1965:Retirement
of
Same Week:Sudden death at the age of 39 of Cyril Anderson Royal School. Son of Rev.John and Martha Anderson, he was a gifted scholar and pianist. He won many of the open piano competitions in Belfast and Dublin “Citizen of real quality”. He was an active Committee member of Cavan Motor Club, Lawn Tennis and County Cavan Golf Club. Bishop Moore officiated at his funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Drumcree Portadown.
December 11th 1965:Death of Mary Brady at the age of 74.Former Chairman of Cavan UDC for 19 years. She was Chairman of Cavan Sinn Féin, VEC and Easter Week Commemoration Committee. She was a distinguished Law clerk in LCP Smiths for a period of 59 years. Father P J Gargan Adm. officiated at her Funeral from the Cathedral to Urney where John Joe McGirl gave the oration.
Same Week: Brian Finlay and Larry Cunningham will guest in Christmas Day Pantomime on RTE.
December 18th 1965:Dundalk beat Cavan Shamrocks 4-2 in FAI Youth Cup second round at a packed, wildly enthusiastic Tierquin Park. Shamrocks:Joe Greene Frank Lyons, Richard Graham, Jerry Egan, John Burns, Damien Johnstone, Des Lambert, Dickey Smith, Tom Greene, John O Neill and Gerry McCullough..
Same Week: Sudden death of Mary A Walsh 20 Wolfe Tone Street. Survived by her husband and son Séan. Funeral to Cullies.
Fagan's' Store is burnt to the ground..10 Brigades eventually stop the blaze from engulfing the entire block at lower Main Street. .
Death of
Death
of
Death of
De La Salle Past Pupils Union 1965-1966 President Toggy Connolly, Vice President Teddy McCormack, Secretary Father Ray Brady, Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Sean Galligan, Pat Sharkey, Phil Muray, Mel Doherty, ,Leo Ronan and Michael Connolly.
January 8th 1966:
Same Week: Death of Mrs RA Cullen at the residence of her daughter Bridget Moynehall. She was mother of Packy and Bennie Cullen.
January 15th 1966:;Boy Scouts 9th Annual Pantomime ‘The Ragged Troubadours’. Stars of the show are Mel Doherty, Séamus McCormack and John O Connor. Outstanding contributions by Dermot Smith, Sean McManus, Noel Fay, Paddy McNamara, Paddy Lyons, Paddy Murray Oliver Cassidy, Philip Murray, Charlie Moore Mike O Reilly and Peter McGinnity. Ballad Group are Peter Galligan, Matt Donnolly, Ben Gaffney, Michael Galligan, and Brian McGlashin. Dance. Production and Script are by Rev. Torlac O Reilly with John O Connor and Mel Doherty. Stage and Scenery Joe Cullivan, Greg Sheridan and Peter Galligan. Lighting by Smyth's and Brian Sullivan. Sound Effects Tony Doyle, Stan Mullery and Paddy Ronaghan. Orchestra Eileen Maloney, K Scanlon, Jackie Fitzpatrick, Kieran Cullivan, Leo Ronan and on drums Eamonn Brady.
January 29th 1966:Jimmy Brennan wins the Connolly Cup beating Michael Higgins in the Final at Cavan CYMS.
February 12th 1966:Cavan CYMS Snooker team beat Bailieborough CYMS by 4 games to 1.Pheilm Coffey beat Brendan Byrd, Michael Breslin beat Francis Gregory, Benny Cafferty beat Patsy Corcoran, Jim Fay beat Thomas Murray and our only casualty Sean McManus was beaten by Michael McGurk.
Same Week: Town still bedecked with Christmas trees and lights and lanterns.:
February 19th 1966:Cavan Shamrocks beat Clones by 5 goals to 2.Des Lambert, Andy McGahon (penalty) George Pratt (2) and Dickie Smith the Shamrock’s marksmen. Ton Doonan guesting for Clones replied for the visitors in either half.
February 25th 1966 Patrick Corr (Kilnavara) dies at his residence. Spent a large portion of his life in the USA. Survived by his wife and son (Pat). Father AB McGrath officiated at the Funeral to Denn.
Same Week CYMS Snooker Eamonn Malone beat Séan Galligan: Second Round: Gene McCusker beat Michael Breslin (Snr), Michael Higgins beat Eamonn McGovern: Junior Snooker Handicap: Gene McCusker beat Michael Higgins.
March 2nd 1966:BBC tribute to Ray Warren (Theo Belturbet) in recognition of his 250 broadcasts.
March 9th 1966;Tom McKenna's wins top prize (£10) for their window display promoting ‘Speedicook Oatlets’
Same
Week: Dickie Rock is mobbed at
March 16th1966::
“Up goes Nelson in old
Same Week:: Frank Brady (White Star) runner up in National NACAI Under 14 Championships in Tullamore.
Edward McCormack Upper Main street veteran of World War 2 dies in England. Funeral to Drumavaddy.
Michael Brady late of 4
Saint Aidans dies in
Death of well known clothes dealer Anthony Farrell Annalee House Butlersbridge. J im wife Margaret only died last year. Survived by Tony Gerard and Brendan and two daughters Gertie Cullivan and Vera McCarthy Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Cullies .
Death of Mickey Hickey(51) master butcher. Member of the old Pavilion Tennis and Pantomime Society.Survived by his wife Kathleen and 4 young children. Funeral from Saint Aidans Church Butlersbridge to Killygarry.
March 23rd 1966:CYMS Snooker Jimmy Brennan bat Tommy Hughes, Gene McCusker beat Michael Higgins,
Dan Treston the adjudicator at the 20th Cavan Drama Festival. Highlight is the world premiere of Joe O Reilly’s play ‘Venus in the Snow’. Strand Players Dublin win the premier award. Terry Martin (Holy Faith PPU) best actor and Patsy Maloney (Strand) best actress.
Same Week Death of the legendary Paddy Reilly Athbara House. Former Secretary of Cavan County Council. Active member and President of Cavan County Board GAA for 56 years. Survived by his wife Josephine, sons Séan and Tony and daughters Moira, Gertie and Patsy
March 30th 1966:Sale of the Century: Bostick (Ireland) have sold their bungalow at Latt occupied by the very popular Manager Mr and Mrs Bonzar to Matty Connolly for £5,050 ‘Green Gables’ Cathedral Road to Tom Clarke for £4,000 and their factory building in Belturbet to AW Ennis for £2,500.
Same Week: Cavan CYMS: Dessie Gumley beats Teddy O Neill pictured with Jimmy McCormack (President) to win the Junior Snooker Handicap.
April 2nd 1966;New 2 Room Crubany School built at a cost of £6,000 blessed and opened by Bishop Quinn.
Same
Week: Dr Matty McCann late of
April 9th 1966;Huge 1916 50th Anniversary Commemorative Parade. T P McKenna reads the Proclamation outside the Courthouse.
April 16th 1966:Dickey Smith and Paddy Lyons have trial with Dundalk FC. Paddy has played in goals for the Cavan Minor, Junior Senior and Cavan hurling team.
Same Week: Tom Crowe loses two in cow heifers due to worrying by stray dogs on his farm at Kilnavara.
April 22nd 1966:Sudden death of Barney Higgins of Drumalee at the age of 52.A linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and founder member of Drumalee GFC. He is survived by his daughter Mary brother Jim, sister Molly and nephew Tony. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Same Week :CYMS Billiards: Jim Fay beats Paddy O Reilly. Gene McCusker beats Tommy McKiernan. Final this coming Sunday at 1 P M.
Sean McManus flies to the
April 29th 1966:Séan
Johnstone youngest son of
May 7th 1966:Cavan Red Cross win ‘The Tops of Breffni’. Pictured are Peter Coogan (Producer Red Cross), Father P J McManus, Tom Clarke (Tractamotors), Brother Ultan and Con Smith (Dublin)
Same Week: Andy Gilchreest lands a fine 7lbs 2 oz brown trout on Loch Sheelin using a ‘green olive’ fly. Jim McNally had a similar catch later in the week.
May 14th 1966:Killygarry GFC make winning debut in Junior League beating Cavan Gaels by 11 points to 0-2.
Same Week :Death of Joe McKiernan (Shamrock Hotel) former secretary of Cavan CYMS 1940-1945.Former member of Cavan UDC and a pig dealer. Funeral to Potahee.
Teresa O Rourke The Market Square sells her premises (Jenkins) to Michael Smyth Cashel Ballinagh for £5,500.
Wallace's 79 Church street is sold to Michael Flanagan Kilnaleck for £3,125.
Death of Margaret Heslin Kelly’s Terrace. She is the last of a distinguished business family (John McGinnity’s Travel).
Maurice Coyle succeeds Séan Galligan as Manager of Berney's.
Jack Gray veteran of World War 1 retires after 43 years service to McCarren and Company.
Peter, Charles McCaffrey and Paddy Graham bag 22 pike from 1 to 7 lbs at Cloverhill.
May 21st 1966:Farewell social and presentation by Cavan Gaels to Séan Galligan who is opening his own business in Bray.
Same Week: Death of Paddy Smith (Former Porter in Ulster Bank) 22 Owen Roe Terrace.
May 28th 1966:Bohemians beat Cavan Shamrocks 6- 3 in Youth Exhibition at Tierquin. Cavan Shamrocks: P J Maguire, Teddy O Neill, Martin Clarke, Gerry Egan, Frank Lyons, Damien Johnston Noel Smith, Dickie Smith, Eamonn O Riordan, John O Neill and Pat Timmons. Sub Gerry Clarke for Damien Johnston. Referee Enda Love (Enniskillen). Shamrocks entertained Home Farm on July 2nd and were once again beaten by 5 goals to 3.Team Andy Murray, Martin Clarke, P J Maguire, Gerry Egan (Capt), Frank Lyons, John O Neill, Des Lambert, Dickie Smith, Eamonn O Riordan, Tony Higgins and Paddy Murray
June 2nd 1966:Cavan
beat
June 11th 1966:Maureen McDonald Church Street (Roger’s Mother) graduates in 1st place as a Chiropodist. She is also a Social Science graduate of UCD.
Same Week: Eamonn De Velera re-elected President of Ireland
June 18th 1966;New parking zones in Cavan leads to “A certain amount of confusion”
Big Tom and the Mainliners make their television debut on RTE’s Showband Show
June 25th 1966:Fathers Joe O Hanlon, Charles Heery, John Smith and John Murphy ordained in the Cathedral by Bishop Austin Quinn.
July 2nd 1966:Eddie Brady former Town Clerk ordained in Blacklion.
August 1st 1966:England win the World Cup beating West Germany 4-2 at Wembley Stadium London.Goals by Geoff Hurst (hat trick) and Martin Peters ensure that their West Ham colleague Bobby Moore captained England to their first Jules Rimet Trophy.
November 11th 1966:Death of John Igoe College Street Native of Galway.He was Cavan’s last Saddler. Danny O Hanlon’s Grandfather. Funeral to Killygarry.
Same Week Visitation of graves in Killygarry.Father P J Gargan praised the plot holders for tidying up the graves.
November 18th 1966;Cavan Parish Church celebrates its 150th Birthday. Bishop Moore gave the Sermon while Lord Farnham read the first lesson
Same Week Death of Sean T O Kelly former President of Ireland.
November 25th 1966:Death of Charles McDowell 6 Breffni at the age of 76.He is survived by his son John.
Same Week: CYMS Snooker: Kieran Cullivan beat Jimmy Keogh, Dessie Gumley beat Michael Bravendar, Michael Higgins beat Martin Jermyn, Hughie Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty
December 16th 1966:Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall: Cast Marian Allen, Philomena Brady, Patricia Carmichael, Maureen Carroll, Frances Cosgrove, Betsy Coyle Dympna Coyle, Ann Cullen, Rosemary Fox, Ann Goodman, Marie Goodman, Rose Higgins, Bernadette Kenny, Roslin Kenny, Joan McCarville, Ann McKiernan, Frances McKiernan, Patricia McKiernan, Marie Maguire, Sheila Maguire, Theresa Murphy, Margaret Murray, Maureen Murray, Kathleen Sexton, Bridie Smith, Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith. Make Up: Betty Hickey, Costumes: Maureen Hand, Lighting: Brian Sullivan, Stage Manager: Phil Cullivan. Orchestra: Eileen Morgan, Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery. Guest Artistes: Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen. Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be the Guest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff. Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presentation.
Same
Week: Cavan Shamrocks beat
CYMS Snooker Results: First Round Séamus McCormack beat Eamonn Brady while Eamonn Malone beat Jimmy McCormack.
Brady Brothers Cootehill announce plans for a new £40,000 Mart at GNR Railway Station Cavan.The Contractor is Donaldson Clones.
Finbar O Reilly of Killynebber and prominent footballer with Kilygarry GFC qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD.
Sgt.Anthony Jackson voted
Soldier of the Month at
December 23rd 1966:Fox’s wins the Tuf Shoes National window display and £90.
December 30th: 1966:Greg Sheridan Handballer of the Year while Eamonn O Riordan is top scorer with Cavan Shamrocks. For 1966.
Same Week: Jim Cochrane wins the 1st Round the House 6 mile road race (Up Cock Hill and back to Main Street via Tullac Mongan 3 times) sponsored by the new De La sale athletic Club. Teams 1stCootehill,2nd Cornafean,3rd Laragh.
Cavan Youth Dramatic Society present Somerset Maugham's farce ‘Home and Beauty’. Pictured are Finian Maloney, Blaithin Maloney, Deidre Boyle, David Small, Moya Maloney, Paddy Murray, Pat McFeeley, Martin Maloney (Producer) Thecla Smith and Sean McGinnity.
Cavan Pig Dealers Association: Presidents Jim Malone and Joe Crowe, Chairman J Smith, Treasurer Brian Crowe, Secretary James Carroll, Committee Frank O’ Reilly, Tom Crowe, Colm Crowe, Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon, Derek Crowe, J P Malone, Oliver Crowe and Gus Crowe.
January 6th 1967:Pictured
at Annual Dinner of
Same Week Barney Connolly and Paddy Lee (pictured) with a haul of fish 45lbs which they caught at Bakersbridge.
Boy Scouts Musical society present ‘Up Goes Nelson’
January 13th 1967:Presentation to Mick Ryan promoted Sergeant on transfer to Clonevan Gorey County Wexford. Gaels and County footballer during his 7 years in Cavan.
Same Week: Last of the well known business family Mary A Heslin dies in Saint Felim's hospital. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
Farmers block major roads in support of Farmer’s Rights campaign 35,000 farmers and 15,000 farm vehicles are involved.
January 20th 1967:Michael McGovern (20) Pullamore emigrates to Sydney Australia. He is brother of Packy Secretary of the Cavan Schools League and prominent member of Killygarry GFC..
January 20th 1967:Sean McManus beats the favourite Mickey Breslin in the Connolly Snooker Final at Cavan CYMS.
Same Week: Jimmy Smith (Mighty Avons) opens ‘New Pin Cleaners’ and Avon Lounge. Staff are Patsy Smith (Manager of the Lounge), Vincent Donegan (Manager) and John Hannigan (Assistant) New Pin Cleaners Receptionists are Ina McQuaid and Rose O Keefe.
January 27th 1967:Cavan CYMS Annual Dance with Tony and the Graduates (Hit Single Edelweiss) Admission 7/6.
Same Week: Anglo Celt Staff Dance: Pictured are Des Lambert, Ann Mannion, Edward O Hanlon (Editor), Gerry and Ethna Maguire, Joan O Hanlon and H L Smith
February 10th 1967:Charity Concert Town Hall :Pictured are Dag Carroll, Gerry Graham, Richard, Graham and Brendan Hutchinson (Navak's). Back: Ian Corrigan ,Johnny McEvoy Bill McCusker Séan McCormack, Eileen Reid, Gregory (Cadets), Liam Cooke and Joe Coyle (Hi Lows).
February 17th 1967:Brendan
Jenkins (pictured) Captain of County Cavan Golf Club. Tom McGurk
(Ballyjamesduff) is Captain in
February 24th 1967:Dick
Mulcahy (Jnr.) formerly of
Same Week Contract signed for new £104,700 Poor Clare Convent School. Architects are Gaffney Cullivan while the contractor is T Ledwith from Longford.
March 5th 1967:Pictured after the Charity Concert in the Town Hall last Monday night are Arty McGlynn (Plattermen), Brian Coll (Plattermen), Joe Dolan (Drifters) Tommy Swarbrigg (Drifters0 and the Star of the Show Count Murtini.
March 12th 1967:Anglers Club: President Father Malachy Byrne, Chairman Onslow Bredin, Vice Chair Séan Young, Secretary Jim McNally, Treasurer Johnny Donohoe. Committee: Norman Cinnamond Dr.Bertie Cullen Eamonn Donohoe, Father P J Gargan, Andy Gilchrist, J Smith and Freddie Small.
Same Week Death of Cyril Arnold (VS) Latt at the age of 51.Prominent member of Cavan Tennis and Golf Club. International class Bridge Player. He teamed up with his wife Nell to win the prestigious Cullen Cup in 1958 beating pairs from all over the North East. Survived by his wife Nell and two daughters Gwen and Gillian. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
March 31st 1967:Death of Eddie Moore Postman 14 Saint Brigids Former member of the Irish Army. Playing member of Cavan Slashers. Rev AB McGrath presided at funeral to Cullies. While another Postman the legendary Tommy (‘Boey’) Farrelly (69) dies at his residence 23 Owen Roe with the funeral to Cullies.
April 7th 1967;Presentation
to Lieut.John and
Same Week Death of George Leinster Wolfe Ton Street. Worked in McCarren's for many years. Survived by his wife and two sons Oliver and Séan. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies .
April 14th 1967:Death of Jack Reilly Barber Connolly street. Survived by his wife 5 sons and 4 daughters. Jack and his family (John Alex Danny) operated a very successful Barbers Shop over the now Boyle Sports for over 50 years Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
April 21st 1967;Mary Keoghan 29 Tullac Mongan is elected Chairwoman of the Cavan branch Irish Housewives Association.
Same Week Danny Thomas fails to show for Cavan Junior trial and later declares for Donegal.
April 21st 1967:Mary Veale pictured on front page Anglo Celt of ‘Murrays Home Bakery’ qualifies for the All Ireland Final of the McDonnell’s Baking competition.
April 28th 1967:Kingscourt (Producer Vera Sherlock) win Tops of Breffni. Abbey Players Cavan starring Sean McManus are Runners Up.
Same Week: Cavan Shamrocks are beaten 4 goals to 3 by Navan United in quarter final of A U L Cup. Shamrock's: Pat Kinsella, Frank Lyons, Gene Cullivan, Martin Clarke, Dessie Maguire (Capt),Richard Graham, Des Lambert, Dickie Smith, Eamonn O Riordan, Andy McGahon and P J Maguire. Sub John O Neill for Gene Cullivan. Frank Lyons was the best player on view but failed to hold together a very ragged Shamrocks defence. Joe Ralph (Dundalk) was Referee.
Same Week Philip McConnell presents the President’s Prize to Mrs J H Farris (Best Colour Slide) while Denis Bradfield Secretary had the best Black and White photo in Cavan Photographic Association.
May 5th 1967;Mel Doherty opening soon in Church Street Panel beating repairs and sign writing. Estimates free.
Same Week :Cavan Housewife’s Association: Chairman Mary Keoghan, Vice Chair S Mulloy, Secretary Maureen Watters, Assistant, Sec Sheila White, Treasurer Mrs W Healy .Committee: Airmid O Hanlon, Mrs M O Leary, Judy McEntee and Brigid Murray.
Death of Jimmy McNamara (54) College View. Former player with both Cavan Slashers and Crubany. Served in British army during World War 2.Brother of Pappy and Hugh (Bud) .Funeral to Killygarry.
May 12th 1967:Death of Tommy McCormack at the age of 49 at 22 Tullac Mongan. Master craftsman. Projectionist in Town Hall. Maintenance Anglo Celt, Electrical Engineer with Smyth's Audio and Video Limited. Survived by his wife Maisie,5 sons Eamonn, Paddy Gerard, Jimmy and Michael,9 daughters Mary, Eileen, Margaret, Kathleen, Ann, Bernadette ,Theresa, Janet and Jacqueline. Funeral from the Cathedral to Drumavaddy cemetery.
June 3rd 1967: “Three sets of twins born within 48 hours at Lisdarn”. Picture shows Nurse Ann Donnelly holding Emmanuel and Ann Marie Harten Carnagh Loughduff, Nurse Mulloy with Collette and Margaret Cassidy Highfield Road and Nurse Fitzpatrick with Deidre and Marie Watters Farnham Road Cavan.
June 10th 1967:Father
Pat Marron is ordained along with Father Kieran Scott and Terry
Lynch at Saint Patrick’s College Carlow. They will all serve in
Same Week: Israel claims total rout in Six Day War against Palestine. In 6 days Israel has vanquished its most hostile neighbours Jordan, Syria and Egypt .It has taken control of Arab territory many times bigger than its own State and now has to work out how to control the hostile populations!.
June 17th 1967:Cavan
beat All Ireland Champions Galway to win the Wembley tournament in
Same Week Oliver Galligan leads Cavan Gaels to Minor League triumph 3-06- to Mullagh’s 1-07. Gaels.Pat Blessing, J ohn McNamara, J Gillmartin, M Fitzpatrick, Oliver Galligan, Oliver Malone, Dominic Twoomey, Tom Greene, Niall O Brien,Michael (Max) McDonald, Jimmy Browne, Philip Wray, Dennis O Keefe and T Coyne.
“Four Young Priests ordained in the Cathedral ”Pictured are Fathers Tom McKiernan, Fintan McKiernan, Bishop Quinn, Gerard Finegan, and Séan Kellegher. Father Finegan will minister in Saint Augustine’s Florida.
First public Mass in the Cathedral: Father Finegan former Cavan county minor football star and member of the CBSI for over 15 years celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral .He is son of Joe and May Finegan Upper Main Street.
June 19th 1967:Bill Gaffey retires after 43 years service (24 in Cavan). Presentation by his colleagues in the Barracks. The popular Bill was later honoured by the people of the Town when Tom Fitzpatrick made a presentation to himself and His wife Rose Ann in the Ulster Arms.
Same Week Kathleen and Ann Leddy from Strone Butlersbridge sweep the boards at open ballad singing competition in Killeshandra Festival. Ann is the All Ireland Tostal champion
June 26th 1967: Death of John Sexton Breffni Park. Former member of the Irish Army and later night telephonist on Cavan Exchange. Ulster Senior Championship medals with both Monaghan and Cavan.
Same Week: Desperate outcry over the Anglo Celt increase to 9d.Inside editorial “Why 9d”?
Rev Archdeacon W A Shire BA Cavan is 60 years ordained Minister. Miss G White-Venables on behalf of Parishioners in Cloverhill and Lough Oughter present him with a fountain pen desk.
June 30th 1967:Dr.P
J Watters sells his residence at
Same Week: Taoisech Jack Lynch throws in the ball at the All Star Jimmy Magee Football match in Breffni Park. Among the galaxy of stars is the great Michéal O Hehir (brought to Cavan on the word of his good friend Maurice Jackson) entertaining the crowd in the Park and the revellers at the Gala reception in the Ulster Arms.
Jayne Mansfield (American
actress) is killed in car crash in Louisiana. She was a recent
visitor to
July 7th 1967:De La Salle Cavan beat Castlerahan 5-12 to 2-04 to win the Roinn A football crown once again. Pictured are: Fergus Costello, John Costello, Philip Maguire, Dominick Sheridan (capt) Martin Maguire Hubert Smith, Charles Donohoe, Back: Aidan Elliott, Niall Murray, Finian Farrell, Eugene Reilly, Pat Lee, Ciaran O Keefe, Pat McNamara and Hugo Clerkin
June 20th 1967:Election to Cavan Urban Council Number of seats 9 ,candidates 15 Total poll 1,400,Quota 139.First Count Tom Fitzpatrick 325,Paddy Conaty FF 137,Timmy Murphy FF 135,Maurice Jackson (Independent)119,Johnny O Rourke Labour 98,Maura Baxter (Fine Gael) 88,Tom O Connor (Labour) 77,John Murray (Fine Gael), Benny Cafferty (Fine Gael) 72,Joe McGovern (CNP)60,Mary McDonald (Fine Fail) 58,Richard Cassidy (Sinn Féin) 45,Ken Simpson (Fianna Fail 35,Séamus Fay (Labour) 33,Jim Fay (Fianna Fail) 29.Elected to the Council were Tom Fitzpatrick, Paddy Conaty Timmy Murphy, Maurice Jackson, Maura Baxter, Johnny O Rourke, Benny Cafferty, Joe McGovern and Tom O Connor.
July 14th 1967:Jennifer Little successful in Guinness examination .Best Pitman secretarial student at Alexandra College Dublin.
Same Week: Death of Mary K Dunne Saint Mary’s Terrace. She was in her late 60s and a native of Stradone.Survived by her sons Brendan and Tony and one daughter Mrs Maureen Mullery. Rev Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral to Killygary.
Death of Hubert Duffy aged 63 Coleman Road. Member of both the LDF and Forrester's Bands. He served many years as a Secretary in LCP Smith Solicitors. Survived by two sisters Kathleen Lunn and L McBrien and brother Paddy (Post Office). Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Schoolboy Anglers travel to Bakersbridge in style courtesy of Jackson coaches. Winner of the Johnny Donohoe Cup for heaviest catch Kieran O Keefe (Billis), other winners were Jimmy Scanlon, A Kenny, M Lee, Francis McNally, Bernie Quinn, Gerard McCaffrey, Mickey McEntee and Paddy Gargan
July 21st 1967:Maura Maloney wins the President’s Prize (Dorrie Smith’s) at County Cavan Golf Club. Eddie Shields beats Jim Byrne on the 36th to win the President’s (BT Cullen’s ) prize.
July 28th 1967:Cavan surprisingly hammer a fancied Down team in Ulster Final in Belfast 2-12 to Down’s 0-08-“Jimm,y O Donnell was the architect of the win”. Now favourites to win the All Ireland.
Same
Week: David Aherne and Vincent O Rourke (pictured)
home from Leeds on holidays with 5 pike weighing 9 lbs on
August 4th 1967:New cattle Mart is officially opened by Brady Brothers Cootehill at GNR station.
Same
Week: Pictured are patients departing from Saint
Phelim's Hospital for the Oblate Pilgrimage to
August 11th 1967:Cork beat “a spirited Cavan team by a single point” in All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park. Denis Coughlan’s penalty the difference. Cork 1-07 Cavan 0-09.They will now play Meath in the All Ireland Final in September.
Same
Week: Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter represent
Brian Hickey son of Benny
and
August 18th 1967:Death of Peter Leddy Saint Mary’s Terrace after a long illness Postman-he only officially retired last Friday. Distinguished footballing career with Cavan Slashers. Served in the Irish Army from 1922.Later member of the LDF. Survived by his sons Michael and Séan. His brother John died a couple of months later. Both funerals were to Cullies with Father P J Gargan officiating.
Same Week Death of Anna O Hanlon Military Row. Native of Ballybay, widow of the late Garda Peter who served in Ballinagh until his death 25 years ago. An accomplished pianist and enthusiastic member of Comhaltas .She is survived by her sons Peter, Paddy and Bernard and daughters Breda ,Mary Margaret, Olivia and Veronica. Funeral from the Cathedral to Ballybay and Father P J Gargan officiated.
Aíne Sullivan Sean Walsh, John P Smith, Kevin Kilduff, Teddy McCormack, Terry Coyle and Brian Sullivan will attempt “the hazardous swim” of 5 ½ miles from Church Island to Crover House.
Sympathy is extended to
Mel Keaveney is appointed Staff Officer with Cavan County Council replaces John Reilly (Swellan) who has just retired.
September 1st 1967:Congratulations
to Ballyjamesduff –
Same Week:Din Joe will open the new branch of ’Brady’s of Arva’ on the Dublin Road. Reverend Fathers Charles and Vincent Bradys brothers of Tom and Phil will bless the new premises.
8th of September 1967;Columcilles Dublin win the 1st McGinnity Cup Final beating Carrickmacross 2 goals to 1 at Tierquin before a huge crowd with gate receipts topping the £40 mark. Ken Simpson was an outstanding referee.
Same Week: Patsy Lee (Pictured) BA H Dip UCD returns as a teacher to his old Alma Mater Saint Patrick’s College.
Ina Hickey wins the Captain’s (Mrs Paddy Fleming’s) Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Gaels ‘hammer’ Crosserlough 5-10 to 1-02 to win the Cavan Minor Championship. Team Pat Blessing, J Gilmartin, Tony Dunne, Oliver Galligan (Captain), Oliver Malone, Thomas Greene, Paddy Reilly, Niall O Brien, Michael Galligan, Jimmy Browne, John Conaty, Dominick Twoomey and Pearse Gilroy. Sub Dennis O Keefe for Gilmartin. Michael (Max) McDonald for Niall O Brien and Philip Wray for Michael Galligan.
Cavan Shamrocks Under 16s beat Belturbet to win the 1st Sean McManus Cup presented to their captain Noel Smith (Pictured) .
Death of Annie McGrail native of Dromahaire County Leitrim (‘Regina Rosari’) opposite Poor Clare Convent. Member of the Legion of Mary and Apostolic Society. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Kilygarry.
Sudden death of Tony Pryce at the age of 43 of 23 Owen Roe. Worked in both McCarren's and Monery. Native of Ballymote, he came to Cavan during the Emergency as a member of the Irish Army. Member of the Committee of Cavan Harps. Survived by his wife (Sheila) and family including his father and mother in Ballymote.
September 8th 1967::Stormy
conditions on Lough Gill, lead to Séan Walsh postponing the swim
sponsored by Sligo Rovers FC until next
Same
Week: Fergal Moore eldest son of Gerry and Clare 16
saint Phelim’s Place passes his final examinations in Civil Engineering in
Brighton
P J and Teresa Cassidy (Peadair)
Phyllis Smith retires as Clerical Officer Cavan County Council on the occasion of her forthcoming marriage. Presentation on behalf of the staff by Tommy Gilroy (Pictured)
September 15th 1967:Captain’s Prize (Brendan Jenkins’s) goes to John Owen with a nett 67,Nicky Smith was runner up with a 68 nett.
September 29th 1967:Death of Ned Cooke Upper Main Street after a long illness .Native of Crosskeys ,he served his time to the licensing business in Dun Laoghaire before opening his bar and restaurant at Upper Main street. His wife Anna a native of County Kerry died some years ago. He is survived by his sons Father Michael, Eamonn and Liam and one daughter Anna May O Reilly. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.Father Michael Cooke officiated.
Same Week Death of Thomas Miney at an advanced age. Funeral to Potahee. Father of Margaret (Kennedy ) and May Miney Rossa Place.
October 6th 1967:Sudden
death of James Kennedy at the residence of his brother John and
sister in law Sadie at the Bungalow Drumconnick. Funeral from
Same Week Michael O Sullivan Manager Munster and Leinster Bank is the new Captain at Cavan Bridge Club.
October 20th 1967:Mary Plunkett SRN Ballyhaise wins the Final of the Four County Queen beauty competition sponsored by Vera Brady, later in December she wins the Miss Mannequin regional final.
Same
Week: Sister M Michael Matron Lisdarn receives the
trophy for the best hospital gardens in
October 27th 1967:Cavan CYMS Annual General Meeting: President Paddy O’ Reilly, Vice President Jimmy McCormack, Secreary Michael Higgins, Treasurer Myles Higgins. Committee Eamonn Donohoe, Peter Sheridan, Michael Murray, Paddy McCormack and Tommy McKiernan.
Same Week: Bridge Hotel sold by Peter Maguire for £6,000 to Eugene Monaghan returning from England. Native of Canningstown Bailieboro.
November 3rd 1967:Maurice Jackson sells Killygoan House and 210 acres of land to Charles Corrigan Milltown for £14,000.
Same Week: Teresa Gilchreest native of Kilnaleck and an employee of the Ulster Bank (pictured) wins the Regional Final and £25 for the right to compete in the Finals of the ’Miss India Tea’ beauty competition. Compere was Larry Gogan. RTE.
Brian Murphy (Snr) is the new Chairman of Cavan Chamber of Commerce
Niall Bradley (21) from
Kilkenny succeeds Brain Johnstone as Town Clerk. Brian is gone on
promotion to
November 10th 1967:Ainé Sullivan obtains her B. Science degree at UCD.She is presently on the teaching staff of Saint Clares secondary school Cavan.
Same Week: A young Barney Connolly of 4 Breffni is pictured with 4 “Beautiful Pheasants” his father Patrick shot at Araghan Rock.
Noel Smith and Jim Sheridan will represent Cavan Shamrocks on the A U L team to contest the Oscar Traynor Cup.
Maura Maloney is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club.
November 17th 1967:De
La Salle Silver Jubilee Celebrations. Mass in the Cathedral
celebrated by Fathers Séan Breen, Michael Cullivan, Ray Brady, George
Gear all past pupils of the school. Father P J Gargan is Master of Ceremonies. Brothers Damien and
Gabriel John Kellegher from Drumlark are recently professed members
of the Order while Brother Ultan (
November 24th 1967::Tommy Gilroy sells his residence at Coleman Road to Benny and Mary Dunne for £3,000.Tommy Nellie and family are moving to a new house at Cathedral Road.
December 4th 1967:Christian
Bernard Heart Surgeon conducts the first human heart transplant in
December 15th 1967: CYMS Snooker Arthur Downey beat Ton Doonan, Larry Nee beat Michael Higgins, Michael Higgins beat Mickey Breslin, Eamonn Donohoe beat Jim Fay and later Packy Doonan.
December 22nd 1967:Death of Dorie Smith Farnham Street. former National President of the ICA and one of the founders of Irish Red Cross and National Council for the Blind. She was an International at both hockey and golf. Mass celebrated by her nephew Rev. Patrick Walsh CM assisted by Father AB McGrath. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Felim's cemetery Ballinagh.
December 29th 1967
‘Foot and Mouth’ restrictions affect Christmas
trading. Very few visitors home from
Death of Michael Tully
Saint Brigids Terrace. Spent some part of his life in
Séan Walsh creates a
record being the first man to swim for a total of 52 minutes in
Boy Scouts Pantomime ‘Bachelor Gay’ to include ladies for the first time. Pictured Nuala Bornemann, Una Healy, Maureen Goldrick, Maura Mullen, Sally McKenna, Noreen Donohoe (2nd Picture), Frances McKiernan, Frances Donohoe, Rose Mary Allen, Betsy Coyle and Sheila McGinnity.
January 5th 1968:
January 12th 1968:P
A Galligan’s
Same Week: Father Bob McCabe a native of Drumcrave is appointed PP Manorhamilton. Spent 36 years as a Professor and President of Saint Patricks College
January 19th 1968:Jim McDonnell is appointed Chairman of Cavan Gaels.
Same Week: Death of
Same Week: Mary Maguire B Com H Dip native of Kalann Shercock is appointed Vice Principal of Cavan Vocational school.
March 1st 1968:Benny Moore opens first MACE Foodfare opposite the Poor Clare Convent.
Same Week:: Death of Margaret McNamara College View. Native of Gowna. Survived by her 3 daughters Margaret Josephine and Christina and 4 sons Paddy, Jimmy, Joe and Tom. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of Mrs R Ryan Abbey Street. survived by her sons Robert Patsy and Joe.
Donagh O Malley Minister for Education dies suddenly. “First to introduce free post primary education”.
Manchester United beat Benefica 4-1 in extra time at Wembley to become the first English club to win the European Cup.
June 7th 1968:Death of Cecil Tilson Bridge Street. Veteran of British Army World War 1.He was a Law Clerk in Fairbrother's Office and welfare officer for British Legion veterans. Survived by his wife sons and one daughter. Funeral to New Cemetery after service in Cavan Parish Church.
Same Week :Senator
Bobby Kennedy is shot and fatally wounded in Los Angeles. The murder
comes less than 2 months after the assassination of Martin Luther
King in
June 22nd 1968:Katherine
Cullivan, Monica Cusack and Iris Armstrong 1st 3 places in
County Council exam for shorthand. All are pupils of
Same Week Death of James Smith Breffni Motors Church Street. Brother of Michael Oakvale. Funeral to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Patrick Browne ((90) Breffni Terrace. Fought in World War 1 in British Army and later was a well known greyhound breeder and founder member of Cavan Coursing Club. Father P J Gargan officiated at the Funeral to Cullies.
Vincent McCaul lands a monster 10lbs brown trout on spoon at Lough Oughter.
Death of Katherine Gough Cathedral Road at the residence of her nephew Hugh. Funeral from the Cathedral to Kilnavart Cemetery.
Cavan Red Cross win the All Ireland Central Council Cup. Presentation at Arus an Uachtarainn. (Pictured) Una Healy, Laura Breslin, Tommy Goldrick (Area Director), Maureen Goldrick, Betty Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Public Meeting in Saint Augustine's Hall to form a Credit Union in Cavan
June 28th 1968
Death of Annie McEntee (80) widow of
July 5th 1968; “Death of a Legend” Mary A Reilly Church Street. attended two Masses daily and died in the Convent Chapel at Mass. “Ready to meet her Maker”. Member of the very well known Ronaghan family who ran a Butchers Shop in Main Street for many years. Survived by her sons Patrick and John Joe and two daughters Sheila and Molly. Two sisters Betty Greene and Sally O Rourke.
Father Tommy Monaghan is ordained for the Diocese of Dublin at Holy Cross College Clonliffe by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid..1st Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim Cavan. Father Tommy is only son of Eugene and May Monaghan Upper Main Street and is a playing member of Cavan Gaels GFC having won McRory Cup honours at his 'Alma Mater' Saint Patrick's College in 1961..
July 12th 1968:Danny Kelly and Bridie Eames win the President’s Prize (BT Cullens) at County Cavan Golf Club. Runners up were John Lennon and Muriel Doherty.
Boy Scouts Den being built
by voluntary labour. Clerical students recruited by the resourceful
Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain to the troop from
July 19th 1968;Silver Pelicans (7 Pints) for Aíne Sullivan, Tommy Goldrick, Gerard Clail, Brother Augustine, Vivion McEvoy ,Eugene O Neill and Michael Coyle.
July 26th 1968:; Swimming Pool to be incorporated into plans for the new Technical school at an extra cost of £16,000!
Same Week: Norman Cinnamond wins the International fly casting competition on Lough Ennell.
August 2nd 1968: Joe
(23) only son of Joe and Mrs Hill Stragelliffe is killed in a car
collision at Knocknagilla school on way back from a dance in Virginia.
Seriously injured is Joe Sheridan Kells (27) ESB official
while Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar (20) Cavan County Council clerical
staff is recovering in Hospital. The occupants of the second car
Michael Breslin(45) wife Eileen from Kells and sister Kitty McGovern
and husband on holiday from Glasgow were released after treatment
for minor injuries at
Same Week: Richard O
Riordan (22) is on a holiday with his parents Tim and Margie O
Riordan College
Street.He has been recently awarded the Purple Heart for
gallantry in
New factory 5,000 sq feet for lake field in Swellan. Operated by Smith and Company hosiery manufacturers Balbriggan. Will initially employ 30 girls but 200 more are expected to be employed in the long term.
August 9th 1968:40 members of Cavan Boy Scouts are on a fortnights holiday in Arklow while the Breffni Boys Band are on a day trip to Salthill.
August 16th 1968:Cavan Shamrocks win the McCabe Cup in Clones by beating Carrick Rovers in the Final. Star of the game was Gerry Egan while Eamonn O Riordan contributed a hat trick
Séan Walsh to swim Lough
Windermere both ways -the biggest lake in England. As a warm up he
will attempt to swim the nearby
October 4th 1968:Cavan Gaels honour the newly weds Gerry Carroll, Donal Crowe and Hugo Cafferty along with their wives. Presentation made by Chairman Jim McDonnell.
Same Week: Death of
Credit Union is open each
Friday from 7-9 pm in
October 11th 1968:
October 18th 1968:Ireland including Cavan says No to electoral changes in Referendum.
October 25th 1968:Susan
O Hagan (25) Tierquin is fatally injured in a traffic accident in
Same Week: Retirement of Jimmy Dawson Machinery Overseer Cavan County Council after 43 years. Served his time in Harland and Wolf shipyards Belfast. He was “mainly responsible for the overhaul of the Fire Service after the tragic Convent Fire of February 1943”.
November 1st 1968:Mickey Breslin is pictured receiving the Connolly Cup from Tommy Connolly while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiards tournament receives the Gargan Cup from Father P J Gargan Adm.
November 8th 1968:”Prominent
Cavan business man (Tom McCarren) is introduced to the Queen Mother”
at an exhibition to celebrate the centenary of Smithfield Market in
Same Week: Enda McGowan serious facial injury in collision with one of his team mates in last Sunday’s game against Longford. He is being treated by well known Cavan goalkeeper Dr.Matt McHugh at Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin.
November 15th 1968:Royal School Annual Dinner Dance in school. Pictured are: Bishop Moore, Ena Black (President PPU), Rev. John Anderson (Headmaster). Back: Frank Cinnamond, Mrs John Kennedy, Shirley Sheriff, Mrs James Dawson (First President) and Jimmy Dawson.
Same Week: After a
few days of torrential rain, flooding at Cootehill and Cathedral
Road. Fire Brigade on standby and the ‘
November 15tth 1968: CYMS drive for membership states “membership is open to age group 16 upwards. Games include billiards, snooker and cards”.
Same Week: Geraldine Fitzpatrick obtains her BCL degree at UCD. Geraldine is eldest daughter of Tom and the late Betty Fitzpatrick Nee Cullen Farnham Street Cavan.
November 22nd 1968:Four in hospital (pictured) after crash on the Crosskeys Road when the car hit a telegraph pole and left the road. Driver Bertie Cronin (20) seriously injured, Sisters Joan (22) and Kathleen (17) and neighbour James McEvoy(22) also detained in Surgical Hospital. Kathleen later transferred to Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while going to print Bertie was said to be “ improving” in Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Same Week: Death of Florence Buchannan Wolfe Tone Street. She was a native of Gowna and was very religious involved in Children of Mary and Apostolic Workers. Survived by her husband Vincent. She was a sister in law of the famous Father William Buchanan Director of the Cathedral Choir. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
November 22nd 1968
Clones beat Cavan Shamrocks in McGinnity Cup Final Replay by 7 goals
to 2.Defence creaked all afternoon and only Richard Graham played
well. In attack Gerry Egan with assistance from Pat Timmons were
noticeable. Ray
November 29th 1968:Anglo Celt install new ‘Fairchild Superking' “Most up to date print machine in the world to day”
Same Week: Jimmy Finlay retires from Cavan Fire Brigade. Pictured are Jimmy and wife Rose receiving a presentation of a clock from Fire Chief Stan McCarthy.
Death of Julia Fay (sister
of Jim)
December 5th 1968:Christmas Tree Committee: Chairman Willie Scott (Moynehall), Secretary Betty Breslin, Treasurer Michel Smith (Saint Phelim's Place) :Committee:Benny Hannigan, Eilish Donohoe, Tom Clarke, Andy Breslin, M Smyth, Willie Finegan and Frank O’ Keefe.
December 13th 1968:CYMS Senior Handicap: Séamus McCormack beat Benny Cafferty, Jimmy Smith beat Séan (Dag) Carroll: Junior Handicap: Kevin McKiernan beat Tony Smith and later Charlie Jackson. Dominick Sheridan beat Martin Maguire and Norbert Conlon beat Bobby Dunne.
Same Week: Turkey Market: Hens 2/6 per lb. Big supply and price dropped to 1/8 per lb later in day .Cocks were only 2/- per lb but many remained unsold by the end of trading.
December 20th 1968:Death
of Eugene Timmoney at the age of 56 in Claremorris. Native of
Belturbet .he served with the Bank of Ireland in Ballybay, Cavan
Longford,
December 27th 1968:Unexopected heavy fall of snow on Christmas Eve failed to dampen the spirit of the Carol Singers who collected a record £61 for Gorta.
Same Week
Mrs Bill Rickard of
January 3rd 1969:First
Christmas Morning Swim-3 pictures on front page show Séan Walsh,
Noël Fay, Paddy Lyons and Clive Jenkins taking the plunge in
Same Week: Niall O Brien well known GAA star with Killygarry GFC is appointed to the Provincial Bank of Ireland Ballina County Mayo.
Killygarry GFC Annual Dinner Dance in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Jack Smith (President), Packy McGovern (captain), Paddy Fitzpatrick (Secretary), Francis Cahill (Chairman), Paddy Lee (Treasurer) and members of the Committee Mal O’ Reilly ,Willie McGovern, Gerry Brady, Séan Brady, Benny Fitzsimmons, Austin Reilly, M Galligan, Michael Coyle and Brendan Reilly.
January 10th 1969:Death
of Paddy Donnolly (Arch Bar) Connolly Street. Native of
Tierquin. Keen sportsman fishing and shooting his
speciality. Former member of the famous Donnolly Brothers Ceilidhe
Band who were known and very popular throughout the entire area in
the 1930-1940 era. Survived by his wife Brigid, daughters Anna Guider and
Same Week: Cavan Boy Scouts Musical Society present ‘Reilly’s Rigger’. Script by Father Torlac O Reilly and John O Connor. Mel Doherty and Séamus McCormack are a riot of laughter and fun. The newly formed Owen Roe Ballad Group (Michael Smith, Martin Smith, Jimmy Smith, Charlie Moore and Peggy Smith) perform the latest ballads. Featured for the 1st time is the magnificent ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shore’ from the pen of Dermot Smith. Cast: John O Connor, Mel Doherty, Séamus Mc Cormack, Séan Galligan, Paddy Murray, Danny O Hanlon, Dessie Maguire, Percy Gilchrist, Peter McGinnity, Jimmy Mulcahy, John McNamara, Frank O Connor, Norman Breslin, Charlie Moore and Jimmy Smith. Ladies: Nuala Bornemann, Maureen Goldrick, Maura Mullen, Frances Donohoe, Marie Donohoe, Rosemary Allen, Betsey Coyle, Sally McKenna, Rita Higgins, Frances McKiernan, Sheila McGinnity, Maura Kane, Ann Wright and Una Smith. Cordavox: Dermot Smith while on the Accordion was Maura McNally. Stage Management and Scenery Greg Sheridan, Frank O Keefe Gerry Egan, Michael Smith and Peter Sheridan. Lighting Brian Sullivan, Make Up Bill Henry, Betty Hickey and John Donohoe. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick, Eamonn Brady John P Smith, Oliver Leddy Pat Kelly, Eamonn Donohoe and Eileen Morgan. Musical Director is Niall Bradley (Town Clerk).
January 17th 1969:Drumalee
Dinner Dance in Ulster Arms. Pictured )Michéal Greenan
(Secretary), Tommy Mulloy (Vice Chair), Matthew Reilly (Chairman), P C
Donohoe (
Same
Week Cavan Gaels Annual Dinner (Pictured) Front
Father Paddy Morris (Chairman Minor Board), Michael Galligan
(Captain), Jim McDonald (Chairman) Back: Tony Dunne (Vice Chairman), PC
Donohoe (
January 17th 1969;Saint Phelim's Hospital featured on RTE television ‘We Who Are Old’, Sister Mercy says “the big problem we have nowadays is shortage of accommodation”!
Same Week: Philip McConnell (Inland Fisheries Board) presents their trophy to Onslow Bredin for the heaviest trout caught on Lough Sheelin (6 lbs 9 ozs) during the year.
New Nurses Home opened at Lisdarn by Minister for Health Séan Flanagan .Built at a cost of £50,300.It contains 48 bedrooms together with dining and recreational areas.
Sean Leinster and Charles
Kavanagh are pictured loading pork for export to
New Garda Barracks at
Corr's opposite the Brothers. The Board of works have condemned the
old Barracks at
January 24th1969:;Rainfall levels continue to drop for the second year in succession. It only rained on 193 days rather than the normal 210 in 1968.
January 30th 1969:Jacobs Fig Rolls and the elusive Jim Figgerty are on the run everywhere.
February 7th 1969:CYMS Snooker Handicap; Martin Jermyn beat Oliver Malone, Jim Fay beat Laurence Nee, Paddy O Reilly beat Séamus McCormack, Michael Breslin beat Tommy Murray, Dominick Sheridan beat Tommy Smith and Paul Lee beat Tom Donohoe.
Same Week: County Cavan Golf Club celebrate 75 years by appointing Séamus Fox as Captain. Tom Hickey will take over Séamus’ job as Treasurer for this year .
February 14th 1969;The
glamorous Rally Driver Rosemary Smith launches the new Ford Capri in
Same Week Death of Mary Boylan Tierquin. She is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of
February 21st 1969: “Born to Be With You”. Packed Town Hall pays tribute to Nurse Dale-Jenkins “devoted service of 50 years”. The main organiser is her equally distinguished ‘side kick’ Dr. Jack Sullivan (Pictured).
Same Week: Untimely death of Superintendant Frank McCague.
CYMS beat Arva away 4 games to 1.Winners were Mickey Breslin, Séan McManus, Jim Fay and Martin Jermyn, Paddy O Reilly was just pipped in an epic battle with P Nelson. and in the CYMS Handicap the man in form is Bernard Sharkey who beat both Jim Mooney and Mickey Breslin.
March 7th1969:De La Salle win the Under 16 section in Irish Drama in the Town Hall: Pictured are Gerry Smith, Joseph Kenny ,Martin Maguire, Emmett Dunne, Denis Cullen, Donal Kilduff, Declan Keoghan, Terry Sexton, ;Second Row: Michael Lee, Edward O Hanlon, Gregory Hughes, Michael Crosby, Seamus Henry, Enda Conaty, Brendan Fox, John Cullen, Paul Connolly and Ann Jenkins (Producer and Teacher)
Same Week Death of Father Joe Hunt. He served in Cavan Castletara and Drumkeeran for a number of years.Funeral from his native Saint Michael’s Glenfarne to adjoining cemetery.
Death of Ann Meehan College Street. Native of Alackan –she was the last of large family. Spent over 30 years in the USA.Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Killygarry GFC win the 1968 Junior League title after extra time in the replay against Ballinagh 1-10 to 1 09. “Much the fitter side in extra time” Team. Séamus McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Mal O Reilly, Vincent Smith, Paddy Lynch, Phillip Fitzsimmons, Jerry Keating, Finbar O Reilly, Packy McGovern, Niall O Brien, Dickie Smith, John O Neill, Dessie Agnew, P J Galligan and Francie Galligan. Sub Phillip Wray for Niall O Brien (injured).
March 14th 1969:Sligo Drama Circle win the premier award at Cavan Drama Festival with their performance of the ‘Glass Menagerie’ on the final night. Ballintra Monaghan win the Rural section with their adaptation of Eugene McCabe’s ‘King of the Castle’
Same Week: Death of Mary J O Reilly Athbara House. (Widow of Paddy Treasurer Cavan GAA for over 50 years and former County Council Secretary for almost 50 years). Daughter of the late Terence Smyth Butlersbridge and sister of Janey. Survived by her sons Dr Séan and Tony (London), daughters Gertie, Moira and Patricia. On the day of the funeral to Cullies cemetery Frank Carlin BE Patricia’s husband died suddenly.
Sudden death in Abbeyleix of John McKenna (Maureen Watters’ Father). Funeral to Corracrin Emyvale.
Cavan’s oldest resident
March 21st 1969:Eilish
Donohoe receives her certificate from the
Same Week Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1969:President Matty Connolly, Vice President Brian Murphy, Secretary Charles J Clarke Treasurer Séan Young,. Committee Brendan Murray, Louis Blessing, Jim Scanlon, Bill Mackeral, Peter Smith and Brendan McDonnell.
March 28th 1969:Death
of
Same Week: ’Checkers’ beat Clones 6-2 to win the first female indoor soccer tournament in the Sports Centre. Team: Marie Maguire, Kathleen Fay, Patricia Carmichael, Mary Murray, Ann Gilmartin and Kathleen Murray (Fee).
Jim McNally native of Co Wexford succeeds Frank McCague as Superintendent Cavan Garda Station. Served in Dublin, Cork, Westmeath and Longford before coming to Cavan.
April 11th 1969: “Popsville-The Column that Captures the Scene” makes its debut in the Anglo Celt.
Death of Hugh Fitzpatrick Military Row at the age of 86. Father of Bill and Frank ex GNR Railway workers. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
April 18th 1969:Bernadette Devlin is elected an MP at the age of 21.She becomes the youngest ever MP at Westminster following her victory in the Mid Ulster By Election.
Same Week: Cavan Chess Club report record membership.
April 25th 1969:Saint Phelim's Hospital win the ‘Tops of Breffni 1969’. Nuala Bornemann best Female Artiste, Dominck McCabe best Compere and Sister Mercy best Producer.
Same Week: Mark O Hanlon is pictured with a 5 ½ lbs trout caught by his father Willie on Lough Sheelin. Willie was using a ‘sooty olive’ fly and it took over 15 minutes to land the fish.
May 2nd 1969:Sympathy is extended to Maisie Maguire on the sudden death of her brother Monsignor Michael Holden at the age of 46 in San Antonio Texas.
May 23rd 1969:Philip Murray well known Cavan Gaels and County footballer is appointed sales representative with Jackson's Garage.
Same Week: Fairview Terrace is completed at a cost of £44,000.tenants will move in next month.
Michael (Michéal ) Smith late of the Courthouse dies at the age of 60 in New Jersey. Emigrated 41 years ago. Played Minor hurling and football with the Cavan Slashers. Founder member of Cavan Harps (Crubany) in 1926. Survived by his brothers Hughie, Pete and Barney and sisters Sister Saint John (New Jersey) Winnie, Kathleen, Eileen and Josie.
Cavan CYMS Snooker handicap: Benny Cafferty beat Gerry Higgins, Martin Jermyn beat John (Ton) Doonan, Bernard Sharkey beat Jim Fay. Juniors: Phillip Dunne beat Gerard McCaffrey Edward Allen beat Phillip Quinn, Gene Smith beat Martin Murray, Norbert Conlon beat Tommy Murray, J J Higgins beat Patrick Brady, Thomas Smith beat Joe Murphy and Michael Lee beat Hughie Murray.
May 30th 1969:Congratualtions Saint Phelim's Hospital and Sister Mercy pictured with Maura Maloney and Maisie Magee after sweeping the boards at both the Tops of Breffni and Kilnacrott Talent Competitions winning the Players-Wills trophy for best Group.
Same Week; Death of John Gaffney Saint Patrick's Terrace Cavan at at the age of 52 after a long illness. Was in charge of the horses at McCarren's and won many prizes at the local shows for the excellence of his exhibits. Survived by his wife 2 sons Eamonn and Séan and three daughters Rose Mary, Patricia and Maureen. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Pictured are Oliver
Higgins and Michael Murray who are emigrating to
June 6th 1969:Untimely
death of
Same Week Death of Theresa Brady Saint Aidan's Terrace. Survived by 4 sons Patrick John, Thomas, Hugh P and Eamonn and 2 daughters Rita and Kathleen. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
June 16th1969:Sean Walsh in training to swim Lough Ness ,Lough Lomond and 8 mile ferry swim to the Islands in Scotland.
Same
Week: Death of Ben
Gaffney Publican Upper Main Street. Former star with Cavan Slashers
and great Cavan Gael. He was an uncle of Hubert Gaffney MPSI Cavan
All Ireland footballer. Funeral from
Same Week: Micheal O Hehir RTE addresses Pioneer Symposium in Saint Patrick’s College
June 20th 1969:Fathers
Leo O Reilly, Dan Sheridan and
Same Week Death of Frank O Rourke Tullac Mongan native of Ballinagh. Survived by his wife Nancy and funeral to Cullies.
Frances Donegan (23)
daughter of Inspector Sam and Mrs Donegan is
June 27th 1969:Sudden death of Bill Gaffey 73 Church Street at 65. He was in the Garda for 43 years. Native of Ballydungan Ballinasloe County Galway. Stationed in Ballybay, Monaghan , Cootehill and 21 years in Cavan “Expert horticulturist”.Survived by his wife Rose Ann, Garda Pat and Martin. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Same Week County Cavan Golf Club celebrate 75 years with Captain Séamus Fox, President Dr BT Cullen, Lady captain Mrs BT Cullen, Lady Captain Mary McCarthy ,the legendary Phil Lawlor is over 50 years Professional.
Edward McQuillan (John’s father Highfield Road) dies suddenly at the Ulster Semi Final in Clones. John recently suffered the death of his wife Phyllis.
.July 4h 1969:Rededication
of
Same Week Cavan Carnival from 4th of July to 10th of August featuring Larry Cunningham, Joe Dolan and Martin (Bud ) O Neill and the Annalee.
July 11th 1969:Death of Margaret Keyes in her late forties She was wife of Patrick and mother of Valerie. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week: Death of Kitty Kelly (75) Swellan Cross. Survived by her sons Tommy and Paddy, daughters Christine and Mary (Farrelly) Saint Mary’s Terrace. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
July 18th 1969:1st CYMS outing to Butlins. Father Desmond O Dowd Spiritual Director and 40 members and friends leave from outside the Hut.
July 25th 1969: “One small step for man one giant leap for mankind ”.American Astronauts Niall Armstrong Buz Aldrin and Michael Collins return safely from the moon.
Same Week: Ann Cullivan Cavan Tourist office. is pictured with the winning ticket in the Lucan Dairies Draw in the Farnham Hotel.
Larry Cunningham and The Mighty Avons part company.
August 2nd 1969:Cavan
humiliate a poor Down team to win the
August 15th 1969:
August 22nd 1969:Phil (The Gunner) Brady is awarded the Scott Medal for bravery during a siege of a house in Castleblayney. Nobody injured but a young man was taken into custody.
Same Week: Josephine Sexton (pictured) Breffni Park wins the Queen of Breffni Beauty title and Spotlight Magazine trophy at the record breaking Cavan Carnival.
Mr and Mrs Paddy Brady Saint Phelim's Place celebrate their Golden Jubilee. They were married in Saint Paul’s Church Falls Road Belfast on the 12th of August 1919.They have 3 sons,3 daughters and 21 grandchildren
September 5th 1969:Gun Club Annual Meeting in Imperial Hotel. President Phil Reilly, Chairman Onslow Bredin, Vice Chairman Eddie Kelly, Secretary Oliver Reilly, Treasurer Andy Gilchreest,
Same
Week: Boy Scouts Whist Saint Augustine's Hall: Joint
First Mary McGovern and Tommy Reilly,1st
Old Market House formerly Cavan Courthouse is demolished to make room for the new Post Office.
Death of Susan Murray in
London. Mother of Mrs Rosie Harrison, Mrs Hughie Sheridan and Mrs Paddy
Buckley. She was also mother of John and Charles in Cavan and Hughie in
Harold Clarke (12) knocked
down by car on the
.September 12th 1969:Eilish O Neill is the outstanding Exhibitor at Virginia Show, winning 11 1st Prizes,7 2nd prizes and 4 3rd prizes. Wins the Handcrafts Cup for the third year in a row.
Same Week: Badminton Club 1969:Chairman Norman Cinnamond, Vice Chair Father Desmond O Dowd, Secretary and Treasurer Stephanie Quinn, Assistant Secretary David Small. Captain Frank Glancy. Practice in Protestant Hall every Tuesday and Thursday.
Norman Cinnamond
(pictured) wins the Interprovincial Team Angling Trophy for
Captain’s Prize (Séamus Fox’s) 1969:Pictured are BT Cullen (President), Mrs Cullen (Lady President), Mary McCarthy (Lady Captain), Father Pat Brady (winner-64 Nett), Séamus and Rose Fox. Back Row: Louis Blessing (Runner Up), Denis Condon (Best 9 Holes), Jack Brady (Secretary) and Hubert Duffy Best Gross 93 .
Margaret English (Junior)
Midland Regional Tourism launches the new
September 12th 1969:Vincent Walsh (Treasurer) Cavan Credit Union states at Annual General Meeting “Membership has grown to 220 and loans to members now total £5,000. Father P J McManus (President) presiding.
Same
Week: Record 271 students at
Sean McManus Phone Cavan 280 for Weddings, Cabaret-Distance no object.
September 19th 1969:Hugh
Gough is
Annual Accounts for Cavan County Council show that the Council now owe £2 ½ million. Income is the same (£2 ½ million). Daily cost of each patient in Council Hospitals Saint Felim’s 19 /01,Lisdarn £5-5-09 and Surgical £4-11-03.Major reason for the discrepancy is that there are 300 in Saint Felims,90 in Lisdarn and Surgical has only 70 patients.
Same Week In order to facilitate the moving of the High Altar to face the congregation. Mass will be said and the tabernacle moved to the Holy Family altar in the Cathedral for the next couple of months.
Death of the well known outstanding ballroom dancer Maisie Donohoe of College Street.She was daughter of James (Anglo Celt) and Mrs Donohoe. Unbeatable partnership with Frank Carroll during the forties and early fifties. She was sister of Charles Donohoe Abbey Street. Father AB McGrath presided at the funeral to Killygarry..
Cavan are beaten by Offaly in All Ireland Semi Final replay by 3-08-1-10. “Rock like defence and Cavan not taking their points saw Offaly through to meet Kerry in two weeks time”.
September 26th 1969:Death of Joey Fitzpatrick (‘Bendy’) 75 College Street at Peamont Hospital. Veteran of World War 1.Successful and prosperous dealer at Markets ,Fairs and Missions. Skilled poker player, he competed for some of the biggest pots of the era. Prominent boxer n his youth. In recent years he was a very successful greyhound breeder. Survived by his sons and daughters in England. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Cullies cemetery.
September 27th 1969:Bridge Club: President Dr Bertie Cullen, Captain Maura Cullen, Secretary Jim Hearne, Treasurer Jim Burke, Committee: Kathleen Sullivan, Maureen McDonald, Joan O Hanlon, Kathleen Morgan, Surgeon Paddy Maloney and Father Thomas Woods.
.Frank Brady (White Star) wins the All Ireland Tailteann games gold Medal at Under 17 Cross Country.
October 3rd 1969; “Brilliant young Cavan girl takes leaving Cert at 16 and obtains a University Scolarship. Maura McNally (Cullies) is also a gifted accordionist””
Same Week: Death of Nuala McMullin Dublin after a long illness.-sister of Airmid O Hanlon and Mrs Una (Doctor )Smith. Funeral to Deans Grange Cemetery Dublin.
Lecture on Decimalisation sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce in Farnham Hotel.
October 10th 1969:Barmen’s Association: Social and Presentation to Liam and Margaret Cooke on their recent marriage and to Leo Dowling who is leaving Cavan.
October 17th 1969:Death of Pat McDonnell Bakery 6 Main Street. Long time Clann na Poblacht member of Cavan UDC. Native of Drung. Served his time in the North before opening his very successful bakery and business in Cavan. Survived by his sons Brendan, Lynis, Patrick and John and daughters Ethna and Kitty. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week: Jim Simpson is the new lead singer with ‘The Annalees’
Pictured at ‘World Scout
Jamboree on the Air are Father Torlac O’ Reilly and Kevin
Kilduff. Among the countries contacted were
October 17th 1969:Hugo
Cafferty sells his house on
Same Week: Death of Rose Ann Doherty after a long illness aged 47 Saint Bridget's Terrace. She is survived by her mother,2 brothers and 5 sisters. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Boy Scouts Whist:1st
Nellie Gargan,2nd Margaret Smith (
October 24th 1969:Death of James Finlay Farnham Street. Vice President of Cavan Branch Saint Vincent De Paul, founder member of Cavan CYMS (1938) and of Breffni Park Development Committee (1952) and member of Cavan Boy Scouts Committee. Outstanding referee. Funeral to Potahee. Fathers Séan Finlay and P J McManus officiated .Jimmy is survived by his wife Rose (McGahern), Father Séan, Brian, Jimmy and Tony and 2 daughters Rosemary and Margaret
Same Week: Samuel Beckett (‘Waiting for Godot’) awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. His reaction on hearing the news was to grunt ‘catastrophe’!
October 31st 1969:Annual
Blessing of the
Same Week CYMS Committee 1969:Chairman Jim Mooney,Vice Chair Paddy O Reilly and Jimmy McCormack, Secretary Michael Breslin and Edward Smith, Joint Treasurers, Michael Coyle and Bernard Sharkey. Committee; Eamonn McCormack, Peter Donohoe, Thomas Smith, Bernard Cafferty, Gerry Higgins, Martin Jermyn and Tommy McKiernan. Spiritual Director Father Desmond O Dowd.
John McGinnity has Return
fares to
Margaret English Junior in Final of Miss Travel at Annual Travel Association Ball In the Gresham Hotel.
November 11th 1969:P J O Reilly Auctioneer buys the residential farm of Miss Kathleen Hamilton at Pivory Butlersbridge for £2,300.
Same Week: Kitty Jenkins is the new lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club.
November 21st 1969: Swilly Rovers (favourites) beat Cavan Shamrocks in the 4th Round of the Irish Junior Cup at Tierquin. Shamrocks were leading with 35 minutes remaining but “ran out of steam”. Outstanding performances from Johnny Lynch, John O Neill, Eamonn McGovern, Noel Smith and Gerry Egan.
Same
Week: Hughie Maguire (Native of Doogarry County
Leitrim) and Frank Farrell (From Columcille Longford) open their new
Cavan Shoe Store repair and retail business in
Peter Paul Brady is pictured at the residence of his son in law Victor Sherlock in Kingscourt as he retires at the age of 78 from his position as National President of The Irish Council for the Blind of which he is a founder member. Responsible for starting the Braille Library for the Blind. “Future generations will benefit from his wonderful alert mind”. Pictured are Brian Sherlock (9),Linda(15),Vera (Daughter) and Victor (Son in Law).
November 28th 1969:Hugh Gough is selected Cavan Man of the year by the Association in Dublin.He is Secretary of the National Coarse Fishing Association. Responsible for the proper signposting and development of all principle fishing locations. In constant touch with all the leading European and British Fishing Associations.
Same Week: Philomena Coleman, Phil Lee, Kathleen Maguire, Connie McEntee, Frank Goodman, Brian Sullivan, John Conlon, Joe Young (Drumcrave) and Sergeant Terry Reilly (Drumalee) are among the names nominated for the new Parish Council.
Mass being celebrated at
the Altar of Repose as the reconstruction of the High Altar (so that
the celebrant will face the congregation ) continues. The Contractor
is
December 5th 1969:Pupils
move into the magnificent new
Same Week: Drumalee capture their first ever Intermediate League Title beating Arva by 1-09-1-06. Conditions were excellent for the time of year and a good attendance witnessed “fine entertaining game-brimful of good football”. Drumalee: Paddy Lyons, Oliver Reilly, Joey Browne, Séamus Fay, Tommy Smith, Séamus McCauley, Michael Smith, Joey O Keefe, Andy Monson, Michéal Greenan, Frankie Walsh, Fergus McCauley, Tommy McCauley, Dennis O Keefe and Donie Fay. Frankie Walsh scored the decisive goal from 40 yards just five minutes into the second half. Referee Alo Donohoe (Oldcastle).
Mrs E Daniels AICM is the recipient of a presentation to mark 50 years as Organist in Cavan Parish Church. She began her career in Killeshandra in 1906 at the age of 14.In 1912 she took up her appointment as Organist in Kilmore and in 1919 came to Cavan Parish Church. Pictured making the presentation of a handbag of notes and an autographed book from the Parishioners are Venerable Shire and Rev George Millar MA Rector Cavan.
December 12th 1969:Cumann Seanchais Breffni host a lecture by Reverend Father Terence Cunningham ‘Cavan Town 1838’ which is reproduced in full by the Anglo Celt.
Same
Week: Photographic
Society Chairman
New
December 19th 1969:1st Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn will take place from May 16th until May 21st 1970. Pilgrim fare 41 Guineas while the Invalid fare is £42. Details from Shamrock Travel 132 Eden Quay Liberty Hall Dublin
Same Week Sympathy is extended to Ena Hickey on the death of her father Michael J McGovern at the age of 93 in Newry. He was one of Newry’s and Northern Ireland's leading businessmen.
JP Mansfield former Cavan County Engineer is a recipient of a presentation by Cavan Bridge Club on his departure for Dublin. Native of Tipperary, he was a founder member ,Secretary and Captain of the Club.
December 28th 1969:2nd
Christmas Swim at Swellan. “9 intrepid swimmers”
Same Week: Tom McConville sells his leasehold premises ‘The Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel to Shirley Sheriff for £2,000
Peter Maguire is promoted to Sergeant and posted to Dowra. His brother John is a member of the force in Dublin.
January 2nd 1970:Death of Freddie Swan on Christmas Day in Dublin. One of Cavan’s most successful businessmen. Operated a very successful shoe shop (PJ O Reilly’s) opposite the Farnham Hotel and later proprietor of the County Hotel at the head of Bridge Street. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Derryheen cemetery.
Same
Week; Record crowd of over 270 attend Killygarry
GFC Dinner and
January 9th 1970:Séan
and Eta McIntyre buy Dermot Smith’s house at
Same Week: Sudden death of Father Jack Moore PP Southwark London in his early 50s.Family prominent in business in Cavan House Bridge Street. Celebrated his Silver Jubilee with Mass in Saint Clares in 1968. Died while on Christmas holiday with his brother in Belfast. Father P J Gargan was the chief celebrant with priests from the Presbytery, Southwark and Saint Pats. The lesson was read by Peter McGinnity. Father AB McGrath played Chopin’s Funeral March on the organ. As the coffin was being carried to the hearse, Frank Dempsey Pipe Major Southwark and Burrough Pipe Band in full kilted attire played a lament. Father Jack is survived by his brother Patrick in Belfast. As a mark of respect all business was suspended as the cortege made its way through the town to Killygarry.
Dissidents at Sinn Féin Ard Feis pledge allegiance to Provisional Army Council and herald the birth of the Provisional IRA.
January 17th 1970:Charlie Gallagher announces his retirement from inter county football. Father Jimmy O Reilly Dean of Kilmore makes a presentation to him on behalf of the people of Cootehill in the White Horse Hotel.
Same
Week: Death of
Old Folks Committee 1970:Chairman Betty Breslin, Treasurer Theresa Kitson, Assistant Treasurer. Mrs E McEvoy, Secretary Laura Breslin, Committee Rev Des O Dowd, E McEvoy, Joe McGovern, Joan O Hanlon Mrs Maureen Hunt, Mrs Robert Simpson, Mrs BT Cullen, Una O Reilly, Mrs M Smith, Maureen Leinster, Eileen Hannigan and Mrs Moorehead.
‘Cinderella in Pop’ is the Boy Scouts Pantomime presentation in the Town Hall.
January 23rd 1970:Death of James Bredin Coratubber at the age of 81 Building Contractor. Survived by his wife and 7 sons Onslow, Billy, Robert, Charlie, Joe , Ben and Victor and 2 daughters Mrs M Davison and Mrs W McGarvey. Reverend Roycroft officiated at the funeral from Ballyhaise Church to the adjoining cemetery.
January 30th 1970:
February 6th 1970:Death
of
Same
Week: Death of
Death of Robert Niblock
(97) College Street one of Cavan’s oldest citizens. Carpenter and
mechanic in Gordon’s garage. Member of
Death of Theresa Tully Killynebber at the age of 70. A native of Mullingar ,she is survived by 6 sons. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of Mrs Bridget Cartwright Mitchell Street. Survived by her son Eddie and 3 daughters. Rev PJ McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry cemetery.
VEC Teachers on National Strike. In Cavan there are 286 pupils and 16 teachers in Cavan Technical School. .
March 1st 1970:Death of Gerry Lovett Cathedral Road at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin. Aged 62, he was a native of Bear Island County Cork. Headmaster of Cavan Vocational School which he joined in 1938 as a Metal teacher. At his death, he was Secretary of Saint Josephs Young Priest Society, President of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul. Former Secretary of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fáil. Founder member and long time President of Cavan CYMS. At his funeral Guards of Honour from all the local organisations including the members of Cavan CYMS who met the cortege at the outskirts of the town.He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter Mary (Oldcastle) and sons Diarmuid, Anselem, Gerard and John. Rev P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Death of Doctor Dominick McCabe Farnham Street. Son of the late Senator and Mrs Mary McCabe NT Killygarry House “Exceptional talent and humour”. Compere of the recent winning Saint Phelim's Hospital Group in the Tops of Breffni. Member and Captain of County Cavan Golf Club. He is survived by his wife Beda, daughters Annette, Barbara, Caroline, Irene and baby son Dominick “Easy going manner and sense of humour belied his greatness as a medical practitioner”. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
March 6th 1970:Cavan CYMS Snooker Pictured are Dessie Lenihan( Junior Runner Up), Francis (Rinty) Monaghan(Senior Winner), Paddy O Reilly (Chairman), Bernard Sharkey (Senior Runner Up) and Hubert Smith (Junior Champion)
March 13th 1970:Pictured are Philip Dunne (aged 13) 5 Saint Brigids and his friend 9 year old Martin Brady 4 Saint Brigid's who found a carrier pigeon while playing in the Dew Drop Inn yard.
Same
Week: Death of Michael Farrelly aged 63 Tullac
Mongan. Immensely strong he worked with Paddy Elliott for over 22 years. Played the big
drum in the old Labour Band. He was also Chairman and Secretary for
many years. He is survived by his wife
March 20th 1970:Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Corina, Aíne and Frances and son John. Jimmy McEntee an old school friend and neighbour from Upper Main Street in the apparent absence of a formal Obituary writes an ‘Appreciation’ “Jack Sullivan was loved by all people regardless of their creed or circumstances. His keen perception and agile mind served him well in his profession, his diagnosis were almost always correct. His sense of humour brought relief to many a troubled soul”. Jack was born in 1905 at Upper Main Street (Easons) where the family carried on an extensive hardware business. Educated at Drumcrave National School, Saint Patricks College and UCD where he excelled academically and in sport. Outstandingly brave, he was Inter Varsity Boxing Champion on several occasions. He was a very good athlete and won most of the races he entered at Sports and Feiseanna throughout the country. He never lost the common touch and his friends were always included no matter how exalted the Company. Outstanding golfer he was Captain at County Cavan in 1955. One of the main organisers of the Tercentenary Celebrations of the death of Owen Roe O Neill in 1949.Priceless collection of guns rifles swords and other artefacts much of which he donated to the National Museum. Although ill at the time, he organised the farewell social for his great friend and comrade Nurse Dale Jenkins on her retirement. Over 1,000 people thronged the Town Hall on February 21st 1969 and the evening was brought to a conclusion with the singing of the Butch Moore hit of the time ‘Born to Be with You’ The Old Folks Home and Day Centre on Cathedral Road is named in his memory. A feature of the funeral was the packed Cathedral representing all classed and creeds and the fact that every working class area sent a wreath in loving memory of a doctor who never sought monetary reward from those who could not afford it. Dr.Jack Sullivan is interred in Killygarry.
Same Week :Eddie Quinn is pictured with the first trout of the Season a 7½ lb trout caught by his father Pat on a copper spoon bait at Killykeen.
Sligo Drama Circle are two in a row winners of the Premier The Doctor Patrick Lyons Cup at Cavan Drama Festival with their presentation of ‘A Street Car Named Desire’. As in 1969,they performed on the last night. Winners of the elocution section were Loreto College Cavan Louise McDonnell, Paula Carolan and Helen English.
Death of Sarah Ronan at
the residence of her daughter Joan (Courtney) in Cork. In her early
70s,widow of Paul former lino type Operator in the Anglo Celt. Survived by her sons Leo and Paddy. daughters
Joan, Kathleen and Joy .Funeral took place in
March 27th 1970:End
of ‘The Half Acre’ as bulldozers knock the last of the houses in
Mitchell Street. Owed its notoriety to the fact that it was the last
place in the
Same Week: Terry Sexton from Saint Patrick's Swellan is best actor in the over 10 section at the Ulster Irish Drama Festival in Belfast. The play was produced by Bill Henry and Brother Gerard.
Dana wins The Eurovision
Song Contest for
April 3rd 1970:
Same Week: Pictured are “talented young Cavan pianists” Jacqueline Maloney 1st in Sligo Feis Cheoil in the 12-14 age group while her sister Finnola was 2nd in the 10-12 age group. They are pictured with their music teacher Mrs Kay Anderson (Snr) Royal School.
Saint Clares 4th Class win the Ulster Irish Drama Festival for their adaptation of Aladdin in Irish. There are forty girls in the cast.
April 10th 1970:Dorothy Fannin Drung is seriously injured, fracturing both her legs when alighting from her husband’s car outside the Clinic Cathedral Road.
Same Week: Drumalee captained by Séamus Fay complete the double winning the Intermediate League against Arva by 3-09-to 2 09. Only change from the Championship team is that Tony Coyle is back in goals and releases Paddy Lyons for outfield duties. Small attendance , “high standard of football” played in a downpour with underfoot conditions described as “treacherous”. Joey and Kieran O Keefe were outstanding at centre field while Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were top scorers
Paul McCartney leaves the ‘Beatles’ to set up ‘Wings’ with his wife Linda (Eastman).
April 17th 1970:Cavan Parish Church is reopened after extensive refurbishment
April 24th 1970:Death of Joey Murray former Caretaker of Cavan CYMS at the age of 59. Lined out in his youth with Cavan Slashers, Crubany and latterly with Drumalee. Worked for many years with the outdoor staff Cavan UDC. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Philip and Tommy and daughters Bridie, Pauline and Ann.
Same Week: Death of Elizabeth Murray aged 71 of Breffni Terrace. Native of Derrylin. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth and 3 sons William, Paddy and Michael. Funeral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of
May 1st 1970:Paul Kelly Moynehall, Brendan Murray (Jnr), Cathedral Road Patrick Cusack Saint Phelim's Place and Noel McHugh Highfield Road are among the Scolarship winners to Saint Patrick’s College.
Same Week: Death of Joe Hill Stragella after a long illness. Survived by his wife Nora NT, daughters Bernadette, Stella and Rita. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan CYMS have over 120 entries for the County Cavan Table Tennis Championships in Saint Augustine's Hall. Mrs Bennie Moore Farnham Road outstanding display to win the Ladies Singles while the young Alan Latimer from Cootehill beats Séamus White in a titanic 3 set Men’s Final.
Saint Phelim's Hospital Group led by Sister Mercy retain the Players/Wills trophy by winning the Kilnacrott Group Talent Competition. Lisnaskea are winners of the Tops of Breffni this year held in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clares School.
May 8th 1970:Bishop Quinn is pictured opening and blessing the new Poor Clare Convent school. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan while the Contractor is Ledwith Construction from Templemichael Longford. The cost of the project was £115,000.
Same
Week: Charles Haughey and Neill Blayney are sacked
by Jack Lynch while another Minister Kevin Boland resigns amidst
accusations of importing arms illegally for use in
May 15th 1970:Kilegar House the Georgian mansion home of Lord Kilbracken is burnt to the ground despite the best efforts of 5 fire brigades to contain the blaze. John Godley Great Great Grandfather of the present Lord of the same name built the house in 1813.
Same
Week: Death of Lily Lang wife of James Wolfe Tone
Street. she was a native of Cloverhill. Funeral from
Death of John Meehan formerly Wolfe Tone Street. Took an active part in the War of Independence. Served in the Irish Army during the Second World War. Former prominent hurler with Cavan Slashers in the 1920s and 1930s.Survived by his brothers William Saint Phelim's and Tommy in Carrick on Shannon.
Housewives Association 1970:Chairman Sheila White, Vice Chair Josie Coyle, Treasurer Mrs Nee, Secretary Maureen Watters and Mrs R Troy.
“George Crowe Starts Business To day”-Feature and Photo herald the arrival of George Crowe High Class Butcher to the Business scene at Connolly Street in Cavan.
May 22nd 1970:Hugh
Gough is appointed Coarse Angling Officer by the Inland Fisheries
Trust. New job entails “investigation of angling methods and
techniques”. Hugh is a well known Publican in
Same
Week: Official opening and blessing of Terry
Coyle Park formerly Cavan Show Grounds by Séamus O Rian Vice President of the GAA and Bishop
Austin Quinn. The Park is dedicated to the memory of Terry Coyle born just
yards away in Kilnavara. He won All Ireland medal with Cavan in 1933
but was ill for the 1935 game. He died at the age of 35 in 1944. He is
uncle of Terry and Séan Smith. “The Park is an act of faith in the future”. Cavan beat Kerry in the big game by 1-12 to 0-13 (Oliver
Leddy Butlersbridge storms on to the scene) The game was excellently
refereed by well known
Same Week 1st overseas trip for pupils of Vocational School when they travelled to Stranraer via Larne. Left at 6:45 am Wednesday and returned at 2:00 am on Thursday.
May 29th 1970:Gold Pelican for 15 pint donations at Blood Transfusion Unit go to Phil Gargan, Tommy Smyth (Butlersbridge), Pa Connolly (4 Breffni Terrace), Bridget McCabe (Lisdarn Hospital) and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road.
June 5th 1970:Death
of Mabel Pratt in her early 50s. Predeceased by her two sons Willie
and Norman following harrowing family shooting accidents. She is survived by her husband Willie, sons Robert, George and Eddie. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral
to
Same Week: Father Liam Shanaghy is pictured imparting his blessing on his parents Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn after his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim.
June 12th 1970:New Swimming Pool Committee. Town Hall packed with enthusiastic supporters for the project. Chairman Séan McCormack, Vice Chair Brian Sullivan, Secretary Frances Sullivan, Assistant Secretary John Sharkey, Joint Treasurers Richard Black and Maura Mullen. Committee: Elizabeth Maguire, Kathleen Murray, E Whitney, A Finegan, Geraldine Fitzpatrick and F Sheridan. M/S Paddy McCormack Michael Leddy, Donal Smith and Torlac Smith.
Same Week: Death of Michael (Josie) McNamara Abbey Street. Aged 42 he was ill for a considerable time and just returned from the Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2 weeks ago. Employed with Smith Garage, he was a gifted step dancer and starred in all the Cummann Rinnce and CCE concerts. Member of Cavan Red Cross, he was on many of the teams which won Provincial and National honours. Survived by his wife Agnes and his Mother K McNamara Military Row. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
Ian Corrigan’s ‘In the Middle of Nowhere’ is Number 8 in Irish Top 10.
June 19th 1970:400th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Bedell Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh from 1629-1642. Famous for his translation of the Bible into Irish for the first time. Plaque to be erected and unveiled at Kilmore Cathedral shortly in his honour.
Same
Week: Ordination of Father Jim Connolly OFM Cap
Killygarry
pictured with his parents after his ordination in Donegal. He will
serve on the Capuchin Mission to
June 26th 1970:Violent thunderstorm strikes Cavan. Over 40 ESB transformers are damaged and thousands of day old chicks are lost at the Elmbank Hatchery.
Same Week: Justine and Reneus Coogan are pictured the latter having passed her final nursing exams while Justine holds a Diploma in Pitman Shorthand.
Sudden death of Joe Higgins Bridge Street at the age of 65. Great gael, lined out with Stradone in his youth. Represented Cavan at both billiards and snooker. Member of old Catholic Club, he was a founder member in 1936 of Saint Felim's Branch Cavan CYMS. Survived his wife Rose, Sons Myles, Eamon, Michael and Gerard and 1 daughter Rose. Rev P J McManus CC officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
“You have tried the rest now try the best” Oliver Malone for Furniture advert.
Same Week: Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn .363 Pilgrims including 91 invalids and 48 staff. Cavan parish contingent on organising committee: Fathers Desmond O Dowd, P J McManus, Peggy Willock, Nellie Gargan, Miss N McCabe, Andy Gilchreest, HL Smith, J Brady and Dr. Roy Hayes.
Cavan County Council led by Michéal Greenan beat The Garages by 2-12 to 1-12 to win the Harp Lager Trophy sponsored by Cavan Barman’s Association. Scorers for Council Michéal Greenan 1-04, Enda McGowan 1-01, Hughie McInerney 0-03, Percy Gilchrist 0-01 and Frank McKiernan 0-02.
The ‘Tremeloes’ are among the star studded line up for the 2nd Cavan Carnival from June 26th to August 5th 1970.
July 3rd 1970:£300 to be won over eight days at County Cavan Golf Club Open Week: Sponsors are Murphy/Quinn, Brady Brothers, McCarren and Co., Tractamotors, Farnham Arms, Anglo Celt, Jacksons Garage Bowmakers and Cavan Mineral Waters. Later Phil Cullivan (Captain) thanks over700 competitors for making this the best ever Open week on the 50th Anniversary of their relocation from Killynebber. Presentations are made to the two surviving members Phil Lawlor (Professional) and Dr Bertie Cullen (President ).
Same Week: Retirement presentation to Mrs Brid Keelan NT Crubany. She is a native of Corduff Carrickmacross. Started her career in Cootehill Convent later Belturbet, 20 years in Killygarry and 5 years in Crubany. Pictured making the presentation on behalf of the pupils are Senator Andy O Brien and Mrs M Drysdale NT.
July 10th1970;Eamonn
Greenan “gifted forward with Drumalee” emigrates to
July 17th 1970: The Anglo Celt is increased to 1/- per copy
July 24th 1970:Trade Fair in Town Hall sponsored by Junior Chamber is opened by the Minister for Lands Séan Flanagan TD. Fancy Dress :Most Original ‘John and Yoko’ Frank O Connor and Geraldine Fox. Prettiest (Miss Cavan Crystal 1970) Maura Hickey, Most Topical ‘Settled Itinerant RIP’. N McCarthy, J McCarthy and Danny O Hanlon. Funniest ‘Departed Spirit’ Torlac Smith and Denis McCarthy.
Same Week J C Lord is Chairman of Cavan County Council while Tom Fitzpatrick takes the Chair at Cavan UDC.
Terence Smith from
Kilnavara will represent
Death of the legendary ‘Big’ Jim Smith Killinkere at the age of 69. Captained Cavan to their first All Ireland when they won the 1927 Junior All Ireland in Breffni Park. First man to bring the Sam Maguire to Cavan and Ulster in 1933 and starred on the team of 1935. Played with Cavan from 1918 to after the All Ireland Final of 1937 where he was boxed and abused by a savage Kerry onslaught in the opening 10 minutes which was allowed to go unpunished as Jim was removed to the Mater Hospital with multiple injuries where he spent almost a week recuperating. Honoured by Ireland in the Tailteann Games of 1924,1928 and 1932. Educated at Saint Patrick Cavan and UCD-fluent Irish speaker. Served in the Garda and retired with the rank of Sergeant, he later worked for the Department of Agriculture at Dublin Port. His old adversary Bob Stack of Kerry in tribute says “There will never be another Jimmy Smith”. He is survived by his wife and 2 sons. Canon McCauley officiated at the funeral from Saint Ultan's Killinkere to Gallen cemetery.
Father Gargan and Rev.George Millar team up to win the Inter Clerical Angling Competition on Lough Sheelin.
July 31st 1970:Cavan UDC back Cavan County Council's decision to site the Itinerant Halt on lands donated by the Poor Clare Convent by 6 votes to 3. Annie Murray Chairman and Bridie Higgins Secretary (Parents Committee) representing 158 objectors to the proposal stating “The Halt should be located outside the Urban area-this development is an intrusion on our way of life”!
Same Week Death of Annie Kitson Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 64. Native of Emyvale County Monaghan. She is survived by her husband James, sons Séamus, Michael and Martin and daughters Margaret, Theresa and Mrs Lyons. Father P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery
Brother Damien Kellegher's final profession as Brother of the De La Salle Order in Castletown County Laois. Recently received his BA at UCD. He is presently teaching in Dublin. Eldest son of Jimmy and Rose Kellegher Drumlark.
Breffni Boys Band are presently on camp in Bettystown. Jimmy Tully TD gave them full access and use of his field following representation from Tom O Connor a friend of the minister and a Labour member of Cavan UDC.
August 7th 1970:Patrick Gaffney receives his B Arch at UCD. Past pupil of Saint Pats and Germanstown.
Death of Annie McCarthy (Weir) Owen Roe at the age of 56 after a long illness. Survived by her husband Danny sons Andrew and Michael ,daughters Margaret, Anna and Mrs J Sherlock Cootehill.
August 14th 1970:Death of Paddy McCullough Saint Patrick’s Terrace after a long illness. Aged 64 ,he was a lino type operator with the Anglo Celt. He started his career at the Cavan office of the old Irish Post under the legendary Arthur Tanney. Native of the town, he had a very fine tenor voice “enriched any company he chose to embrace”. Survived by his wife Nan, sons Gerry and Martin and 1 daughter Maura .Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Same
Week: British troops armed with machine
guns are jubilantly welcomed into the Bogside in
August 21st 1970;Kevin Kilduff (Chairman) is pictured with the Tremeloes at the close of the record breaking Cavan Carnival which took place in Michael McGovern's Meadow opposite Narrick's Public House.
Same Week Con A Smith is appointed a Director of the Central Bank. He is Chairman of Murdoch's and Waterford Foundries.
“County Cavan CEO’s Residence Gutted by Fire”. Fleming Family have been on holiday for the month of August. Everything burnt in mysterious blaze.
August 28th 1970:Anselem Lovett is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’.
Same Week: Death of Terence Keaney Crubany. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Survived by his son Brendan. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She is survived by her daughter Bridget. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Death of Michael A Veale
(1st Cavan County Manager ).At his death he was
There was only 1 bid of £10,000 for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel.
Connie McEntee and Brian
Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert
Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ).He has been appointed
Kathleen Kenny wins the Lady Captain’s (Kitty Jenkins) prize while Kathleen Sullivan is runner up at County Cavan Golf Club.
September 11th 1970:Frank Brady (White Star) is awarded an Athletic Scholarship worth £4,000 to Strawberry Hill Physical Education College Twickenham London
Same Week: Death of Andy O Brien Killynebber. Great Gael, he composed memorable ballads to celebrate Cavan’s 5 All Ireland triumphs. Founder member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band. Great physique, he won many tug of wars for Laragh when he teamed up with his brothers John and Pat. Founder member and supporter of Cavan Fine Gael. He is survived by his sons Senator Andy, Michael and Jimmy and his daughters Rose and Sarah. He was a twin brother of James O Brien Bridge Street. Rev P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death in London of Phil Brady B E former Town Surveyor. Born in the old ‘Globe Hotel "He was in charge of some of London’s biggest housing developments after World War 2".He is survived by his brother Peter Paul Kingscourt, Packy Cullies, Bernard and Johnny London, sisters Nora Ballyjamesduff, Kathy and Annie Town Hall Street. Funeral to Finchley.
Cavan Credit Union move to “new,improved facilities at 10 Town Hall Street (opposite Jenkins's). Opening on Saturday mornings to cater for the increase in numbers".
September 18th 1970:Cathriona Breslin (3), Regina Veale (8) and Jacqueline Gilchreest (5) are the children models at Fashion Show promoted jointly by Brendan Young and Vera Brady.
Same Week John Donohoe Scoutmaster receives the long service medal (1936-1970) from the CBSI and is succeeded as Scoutmaster by Danny O Hanlon.
September 25th 1970:Tragic death of Hughie Boyle (Derrygoss Butlersbridge) on his way from the Gaels Bingo last Friday night. Most obliging and adaptable handyman in the area. Hughie was in charge of erecting the Christmas lights in the town. He was adept at any task in the construction plumbing or electrical lines. Wonderful friendly warm personality he was extremely obliging and charitable. Saint Aidan's Church Butlersbridge was packed to capacity for the funeral with burial in Saint Aidan's cemetery Butlersbridge.
Same Week: Death of Michael Murray (Jubilee Terrace) after a brief illness at the age of 66. Worked in England for a number of years. Staunch Republican, he served in the LDF throughout the Emergency. Known throughout the area as 'Mickey Free'. He is survived by his wife Bridget,sons Philip, Michael and Paddy, daughters Mary, Helena, Rosaleen and Frances. Father P J Gargan Adm. officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Josephine Kellegher Drumlark qualifies as SRN and Midwife in Liverpool. Eldest daughter of Rose and James Kellegher.
Presentation to Bill and Ina McCusker on the occasion of their recent marriage in Town Hall next Monday night.
October 2nd 1970:Fintan
and Mary Tierney open their much heralded ‘Annalee Boutique’ in
Same Week: Big drive to promote the annual men’s mission conducted by the Passionists in the Cathedral. The successful women’s mission closed on Sunday. Meanwhile the local ‘public rosary group’ are reciting the rosary at 7:45 pm outside the Town Hall each Thursday evening.
Charles Haughey, Capt Jim
Kelly John Kelly and Albert Luykx are acquitted by the High Court of
importing arms illegally for use in
October 9th 1970:Cavan Gaels are beaten by Crosserlough 1-12 to 0-5 in a poor ill tempered County Senior Football Final. P J Masterson (Referee) failed to exert much control and the smaller ,lighter Gaels were second best as they tried to ‘rough it’ with their much stronger and experienced opponents. A crowd of 4,000 paid £504 to witness a poor encounter where the Gaels sparkled only at the start of each half. Team: Paddy Blessing, J J Reilly, Frank Glancey, John McNamara, Pearse Gilroy, Oliver Galligan, Patrick Gaffney, P J Carroll, Thomas Greene, Eamonn McGovern, Paddy Reilly, Phil Murray, Haulie Reilly, Gabriel Kelly and Hughie Smith. Subs Oliver Malone for Hughie Smith, Gerard Carroll for Oliver Galligan, Oliver Galligan for P J Carroll. Eamonn McGovern flew back from his honeymoon in London to assist the Gaels.
Same
Week: ‘Avon Lounge and New Pin Cleaners’ for
Colm Browne is promoted from Detective Officer to Detective Sergeant to Wicklow.
November1st 1970:Christy May and Disc A Go Go in Town Hall-herald the steady decline in Showband popularity.
Same Week: Death of Jack Halpin (Fort Lodge) in Belfast. Excelled at tennis and grouse shooting. Solicitor and prominent member of Kilmore Diocesan Synod. Survived by his wife Eleanor and brother Richard.
November 8th 1970: “Killygarry snatch Intermediate Crown ”Their experience, strength and adaptability to the heavy underground conditions decisive as the run out winner by 2-05 to Cootehill’s 2-03". Seamus McGovern, Mal O Reilly, Donal Crowe, Jerry Keating, Paddy Lynch, Packy McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Philip Fitzsimmons, P J Galligan, Philip Wray, Francie Galligan, Georgie Crowe, Séan Donohoe, Niall O Brien and Andy McConnell. Sub Dessie Agnew for Séan Donohoe. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Same Week: De La Salle Cavan draw with De La Salle Dundalk in heavy, wet and windy conditions at Breffni Park, score 6-02 to 6-02. Team T Quinn, Des Cullen, Ciaran O Keefe, Paddy Sexton, Adrian Ronan, P Murphy, T McMahon, Barney Coyle, Charlie McDowell, Terry Sexton, Fergus Costello, Tommy Fay, Brian Tierney, Declan Young and Declan Keoghan. Sub Tom Crowe for T Quinn.
November 13th 1970:P J Galligan pictured on the front page is conferred with a B Agr Sc degree from UCD. Prominent playing member of Killygarry GFC.
Same Week: Harry and Mrs Jenkins Saint Phelim's Place celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married on Halloween 1920 in Saint Aidans Church Butlersbridge. They have a family of 8 boys,1 girl,16 grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Francis McDermott heads up a party of 40 Barmen on a trip to Harp Lager in Dundalk. Michael Kennedy local Rep is a most affable host.
Swimming Pool Draw for £100 is won by Una McKiernan. while the profit from the draw amounted to £100.
Michael Geraghty is Town Clerk and a constant topic of debate at UDC meetings is the ‘Chipper’ outside The Sports Centre. Timmy Murphy says “they are just two go ahead young men going about their business”!
November 20th 1970 Congratulations to Father Torlac O Reilly and Phil Lawlor (Snr) nominated by the Cavan Association in Dublin as Cultural and Sporting personalities of the year.
Same
Week: Death of Belinda Reilly widow of Hugh former
teachers in the old National school (Reilly's). Funeral to
November 20th 1970:Death
of Annie Buchanan in
Same Week Death of Delia Sheridan of Creighan .Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Banks reopen after a strike lasting 6 months. No rush at the counters.
Michael Smith of Oakvale is BP Dealer of the Year and receives a trophy and £75.
November 27th 1970;CYMS Committee 1970-1971.Hon President Tom McCarren, Chairman Paddy O Reilly, Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack, Secretary Enda Smith, Assistant Secretary Frank Conaty, Treasurer Michael Coyle, Assistant Treasurer Bernard Sharkey. Committee: Arthur Downey, Benny Cafferty, Roger Ryner, Jimmy Smith and Tommy McKiernan.
Same Week Death of Mabel Armstrong Edermine at the age of 82. Widow of William, she was a very well known exhibitor at Agricultural Shows throughout the area. She is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore.
Death in Durban South
Africa of Jim Belford-uncle of Patsy Maloney. Son of Mr and Mrs John
Belford Bridge Street Corner (Slowey's). Emigrated to
Marice Binchey is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club.
December 11th 1970:Junior Chamber: President Noel McIntyre, Vice President Leo McGrath, Deputy President Michael Drysdale Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Treasurer Eva Bonney and PRO Mary Glavey. Council: Richard Black, Tadhg Connolly, Leonard Brady and Frank Farrell.
Death of Kathleen Smyth 44 Main Street at the age of 70. Native of Corcavity Drung. Funeral from The Church of The Immaculate Conception Drung to the adjoining cemetery.
December 18th 1970:John Sullivan Church Street (Pictured) passes his final medical exams at UCG. Son of Kathleen and the recently deceased Dr.Jack Sullivan.
Same Week: Tommy Hughes is promoted to Postmaster in Cobh. He spent 26 years in Cavan. Secretary of Owen Roe Week 1949,he Was a playing member of Cavan Slashers and a founder member of Cavan Gaels in 1957.When he came to Cavan he resided for many years in McEntee's The Breffni Par 57 Main Street and only after his marriage did he take up residence in Saint Phelim's Place. Native of Monaghan town he was one of the first callers along with Aidan Timmons NT at the weekly Bingo sessions in the Town Hall which commenced in 1964.
Thomas Sharkey (64 ) Pork Butcher Drumalee is knocked down by a car adjacent to his home on the way from Cavan Gaels Bingo on Friday night. Dies from his injuries in the Surgical on Sunday morning. He was one of the original founder members of Drumalee GFC in 1932 and the subsequent revival of the Club in 1950. Served as County Board Representative for a number of years. He was President of the Club at his death. He worked in McCarren's for the last 25 years. IRA Boy Scout during the War of Independence. He is survived by his wife Brigid,2 sons Pat and Séan and one daughter Maureen (Keady). His nephew Rev J McGuinness (Marist Lagos) assisted by Rev P J McManus officiated at his funeral from the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery. He was uncle of Father Michael McGuinness OMI New Guinea and Sister Patricia Stanley (Marist) Carrick on Shannon County Leitrim.
December 25th 1970:Gerrry Kelly (Press Room Anglo Celt ) is made a presentation on his retirement after almost 60 years service. Pictured are Brendan Dunne, Leo Ronan (Chairman), P J Carroll (Secretary), Jimmy McEntee and Willie O Hanlon making the presentation to Gerry. Gerry long time Fianna Fail member of Cavan Urban Council served 2 periods as Chairman and is a former Cavan Slasher's footballing hero winning 4 Senior County Championship medals. He is an uncle of Noel and Gerry Egan Anglo Celt and the late Jim Brady former Ulster boxing champion and coach.