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Dennis Condon is appointed Manager AIB to succeed the late Michael O Sullivan. Dennis is Treasurer of Drumalee GFC and a prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club.
Same Week Martin Gaffney buys the Abbey Bar from Joe Goode for £18,000.
Terry and Siobhan Smith are pictured after their Marriage in Saint Felim’s Ballinagh.Father Gillbride officiated.
March 12th 1971:Senator Andy O Brien is appointed President of the Ulster Council GAA.
Same Week:Swimming Pool Bazaar netts £800 in profit.
Death of Donal McGovern Saint Patrick’s Swellan.Native of Virginia.Played with the local Blues and later Cavan Harps.Publican in Bridge Street for a number of years ,Donal was a very popular Porter in Lisdarn.Survived by his sons Eamonn and Cyril (Athy).Rev Father P J Gargan Adm.
officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
County Cavan Bridge Team of Four qualify for the All Ireland Finals.Team:Ena Hickey,Kathleen Sullivan,Dermot Morgan and Maureen McDonald.
March 19th 1971:Kells outpolls Carrickmacross by 17 votes to 12 and is the new Administrative headquarters of the North Eastern Health Board.The new premises are to be built at a cost of £40,000
The Itinerants are well settled into their 3 tigins at ‘Saint Francis’ halt.
March 26th 1971 Jimmy Graham Saint Phelim’s Place fatally injured in two car collision at New Inns.Family were on their way to Bingo session in Virginia.The driver (Richard Graham) and Willie McGovern discharged from Surgical after treatment. Detained in Hospital are Annette McGovern (daughter) and Patricia Graham (Daughter in law).Jimmy Graham worked for over 30 years in McCarrens.Survived by his wife Annie 5 sons Richard,Jimmy,Patrick John and Francis and 3 daughters Annette ,Mary,Julie and Margaret.
Same Week Death of Elizabeth Foster Connolly Street in Belfast.She was in her mid 40s and is survived by hr husband Isaac and daughter Eleanor and son Bill.
Death of Thomas Woods former star hurler with Cavan Slashers.he was 47 and spent the last 14 years in England.He was a Bread Salesman before emigrating. Survived by his three brothers Robbie,Paddy and Johnny and 2 sisters Mollie and Mrs B Kavanagh.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
April 2nd 1971:John McConnell grandson of Jack McConell wins the Irish youth Snooker Championship in the Irene Hall Dublin.John is coached by Jack Rodgers brother of Bookmaker Terry.
Same Week Death of James McGahern Wolfe Tone Street. Surviving member of the Slashers County Championship team of 1917.Worked with GNR and member of the LDF during the Emergency.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Strand players Dublin win the premier award and Best Director at Cavan Dram festival with ‘A Pridigious Snob’.Susan Coyle (Loreto College) wins the gold medal for elocution. Certificates awarded to Micheal Harding (Saint Pats) and Ann O Reilly (Loreto).
Ireland host the Eurovision in the Gaiety Theatre Dublin.Severine wins for Monaco with’ Un Banc,Un Arbre,Une Rue.RTE’s first colour outside broadcast.
April 9th 1971:Saint Felim’s Hospital win the Tops of Breffni,while Sister Mercy and Ann Lennon are voted best Producers.Organising committee:Rev Des O Dowd,Gerry Maguire,Brother Cassenus,Peter Coogan,Phil Smith,Eithne Maguire,Lily Reilly,Ann Jenkins,Michael Leddy and Mary Goldrick.Adjudicator Martin Dempsey.
Same Week GAA abolish its ban on the playing of foreign games.Lar Brady of Laois was the only disenter when Rule 27 was formally deleted.
April 16th 1971:Highfield Road Resident’s Association.Chairman Tom McHugh,Vice Chair Inspector Sam Donegan,Secretary Seamus De Faoite,Treasurer Mrs Sean O Laoire.Committee:Frank O Neill,Sean O LearyRicharf Cassidy,Walter Myles,John Qunn and Noel Egan.
April 23rd 1971 Con A Smith appointed a Director of the Confederation of Irish Industry.He is Chirman of the Smith Motor Group and a member of the Board of the Central Bank.Son of Con P and Mrs Smith Aylesbury Road Dublin.
Same Week Martin Carroll Chairman of the Cavan Youth Club is pictured presenting a cheque for £50 proceeds of their recent concert to Mrs Dawson of the National Council for the Blind.Geraldine Fox,G Lynch (Secretary),Charlie Donohoe,Sean Gilchrist,Finian Farrell and Brian O Reilly are part of the presentation group.
April 30th 1971 Folk Museum sponsored by Cumaiin Seanchas Breffni to be housed in Poor Clare Convent and grant aided by Cavan County Council.Proceeds of the Owen Roe Wek 1949 amounting to £1,200 will be donated to the project.
Same Week Death of Tommy Graham Upper Main Street at the age of 58.One of Cavan’s greatest ever tradesmen,Tommy was a Tinsmith but could turn his hand with equal distinction to any other task.Member of the old Protestant Brass and Reed Band.Predeceased by his wife May and survived by son Mervyn,daughters Hillary and Joyce and sister Rita.Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
Death of Ellen McGahern Wolfe Tone Street just one month after the death of her brother James.Funeral from the Cathedral to Drumcor.
Walk in aid of the Mentally Handicapped is led off by Bishop Quinn and the Breffni Boys Band.
Death of Nan Thompson Connolly Street at the age of 54.Survived by husband William, son William ,sister Maggie Scott and brother Willie Moynehall.
May 7th 1971 Dessie,Bernadette Hughes and family are left homeless by a fire at their home 6 Owen Roe caused by an electrical fault.Dessie went to work in McCarrens as usual at 7:30 but fire broke out at 8:45 Am when Bernadette,Thomas (5),Desmond Patrick (3) and Stephen Paul (8 months) had to flee for their lives as flames engulfed their 5 room dwelling.
Same Week Cavan Gaels beat Killinkere to win the 9 as ide Minor League.4 goals from rampant full forward Brendan Crowe swung the game in the Gaels favour.TeamS Kane,Sean Leddy,Declan Crowe,Joe Mulligan,Ciaran O Keefe,Dominick Sheridan,John Cullen,Brendan Crowe and Charlie Donohoe.Subs Finian Farrell,Fergus Costello and Pat Mcnamara were all introduced and played a big part in the victory.
Timmy Murphy objects to Urban Council.s continued support of £40 per year to Breffni Boys Band because the band were importing their uniforms from abroad.Johnny O Rourke points out that two years were spent trying to source an Irish supplier but only after every avenue was exhausted did the Band seek an import licence.Tom O Connor points out that the Defence Forces are in exactly the same position as the Band.
Rev AB McGrath officiates at the marriage of John Reilly Corfree Gowna and Emer Dillon 25 Bridge Street in the Cathedral.
Housewive Association 1980 Chairman Mauren Watter,Vice Chair Mrs P Smith,Secretary Ann Curry,Treasurer E Gilbride.
Death of Michael Kane Wolfe Tone Street.Farmer and native of Carrickaboy,came to live in Cavan 3 years ago.Rev T Brady officiated at the funeral to Lowrer Lavey
May 14th 1971 Norman Cinnamond is appointed a Director of Jacksons Garage.He is 22 years with the firm and was formerly Parts Sales Manager.International member of Cavan Angling Club,founder member of Badminton Club,Motor Club,Gun Club and Rugby Club.Norman was a sergeant in the RAF during World War 2.
Same Week State Funeral for Sean Lemass one of the major architects of modern Ireland pictured with Father Malachy Byrne following the official opening of Cavan Engineering in 1964.Joined Fianna Fail in 1927,Minister for Industry and Commerce in 1932 and youngest Cabinet Minister in Europe.During the war he was Minister for Supplies.again Minister for Industry and Commerce in Fianna Fail Governments of 1951 and 1957.Succeeded Eamonn De Velera as Taoiseach in 1959.First Taoiseach ever to visit Stormont and the following year Terence O Neill visited Dublin.Lemass retired as Taoiseach in 1966 and quit the Dail in 1969.
Gardai John Munnelly,Jerry Coady,Malachy Cardiff and James McGrath are made a presentation by Senator Andy O Brien in the Farnham Hotel on behalf of the people of the town on the occasion of their transfer from Cavan.
Death of Parick Smith Cullies Honary President Drumalee GFC.Survived by his wife Mary,5 sons Tommy,Michal,Peter,Sean Paddy,daughters Mrs J Smith,Mrs C Harten,Mrs Jim McQuaid and Kathleen.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Woodskills part of the P Eliott Company are exhibiting at ‘The Irish Homes Beautiful Exhibition.’At present there are 12 people employed in the production of high quality furniture.
Sean Lynch from Aughawee Kilnaleck and Saint Mary College is one of 5 Irishmen on the Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand.
New Athletic Club Chairman Brother Eugene,Vice Chairman Matt Lynch,Secretary Frances Sullivan,Treasurers Etna Reilly and Dolores Connolly.Committee Karl Bornemann,Patsy Lee,F Leahy,B O Hanlon,Helena Sharkey,Rita McGinnity and Brother Paul.
Saint Felims Hospital Show produced by Ann Lennon and Sister Mercy win the Player Wills Tops of the Town at Kilnacrott.
Newly formed Cavan United fail to Tunney Meat Packers 4-2 in thriller at Clones after extra time.Paddy Blessing outstanding in goals Oliver Galligan and Richard Graham solid at the back while up frony Tony Dunne,Jim Simpson,Paddy Muray and Thomas Greene were dangerous throughout.
Boy Scoutsd 5 a Side Tournament Saint Felims Place 12 Inland Fisheries 1 Scorers for Saint Felims Thomas Johnston 8,Vincent Coyle 2 and Gerry O Keefe 2,Denis Harding replied for the Inland Fisheries.
Smith Family are pictured promoting the big Boy Scouts Walk Madelin,Oliver,Sheila,Mona,Geraldine,Cisy,,Peggy,Mary,Michael (Snr) and Jimmy.Martin is not able to go as he has a fractured ankle while Michael (Jnr) was away distributing sponsorship cards.
May 21st 1971 Death of Kathleen Murray College Street at the age of 59.Native of Daisyhill Ballyconnell,she was charitable quiet and unassuming of nature.She is survived by her husband Philip,and son Eamonn.Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Martin McDonagh 7 ½ Saint Francis Halt is drowned while fishing at Butlersbridge.Body is recovered by Martin Fitzpatrick after 3 hour search in 20 foot of water.Inquest returns a verdict of drowning and white coffin bearing the remains is removed to Ballyhaunis County Mayo.Over 20 vans packed with itinerants accompanied the hearse.
Death of Elizabeth O Neill Connolly Street at the age of 70, last of an old and respected family.Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Over 200 students in 4 buses enjoy the Voactional School annual outing to Dublin including visits to Kilmainham Jail and Dublin Zoo.Maura Maguire Heamistress accompanied the party.
Cavan Boy Scouts 5 a side league Congo Slashers 9 Mel Dohertys 1.Scorers for Congo John Lynch 4,Dicky Smith 3John O Neill 2,Seamus Smith replied for Mel Doherty’s.County Council 4 Drapers 3.Council scorers Tom Rehill 3 Micheal Greenan 1 and Philip Brady 2 and Frank Lyons replied for the Drapers.
Cavan win the County Senior Red Cross title.(Pictured)Team Eileen Maloney,Kathleen McCormack,B Kelly,Gladys Donohoe,(Capt) and L McMahon.
May 28th 1971 Over 360 pilgrims and invalids leave Cavan for Lourdes on Kilmore Diocescan Pilgrimage organised by McGinnity Travel.
Same Week First ever Stock Car Racing in Tierquin Park in aid of the Breffni Boys Band
Weekly Swimming Pool Draw 1st Eamonn Leonard Tractamotors,2nd £5 Stephen Johnston 3 Saint Brigids,Promoters Prize £1 Paddy McCormack Highfield Road.
June 4th 1971 44 new homes to be built at Tullac Mongan (Saint Martins) at a cost of £3,500 each.Johnny O Rourke expresses the hope that the Council are not creating a “working man’s ghetto”but is assured by Town Clerk Michael Geraghty that these are the best that money can buy and no expense will be spared.
Same Week Cmdt Jim Scanlon takes the salute in bright sunshine outside the Courthouse at his standing down parade after 31 years service to 8th Batallion FCA.Parade is led by the Drogheda Brass and Reed Band and units from Monaghan,Bailieboro,Drogheda and Dundalk are part of the biggest parade of its type in Cavan.Later in the week a reception is held for Jim and Maureen Scanlon in the Lakeland Hotel where Jim is made two presentations by (1)Paddy Duffy OC D Company 8th Battalion of an illuminated address signed by all of Jim’s former colleagues and a bouquet of flowers for Mrs Scanlon (2) Col.W Barratt OC 2nd Brigade presents Jim with a silver tray in recognitionof his outstanding service to the Defence Forces over the last 31 years.
Presentation to Michael Kenneddy Guinnes Group Sales is made by Francis McDermott Secretary of the Barmen’s Association in Farnham Hotel on the occasion of his departure from Cavan.Pictured are Martin Gaffney,Sean Boylan,John Gilbride (Chairman Barmen’s Association),Francis McDermott,Michael Kenneddy,John Donohoe (Congo),Michael McEvoy (Manager Guinness Group Sales),T Cloonan (Manager Farnham Hotel) and Walter Smith.
Death of Michael J Smith Cootehill Road at the age of 63.Secretary of Cavan County Council for a period of 22 years.Having served 451 years with the Council,he retired last year due to bad health.Son of Mr and Mrs Peter Smith Market Street Cootehill.He served for a period as Town Clerk in both Cavan and Belturbet,later Staff Officer and Accountant of Cavan County Council.Founder and prominent member of Cavan Badminton Club and Cavan Pavilion where took a leading part in the stagingof the famous annual Pantomimes.Member of Cavan Angling Club and Cavan Golf Club.His organistaional abilities were much in demand and he was Secretary of the very popular Cavan Carnival and Treasurer of the Owen Roe Tercentenary Celebrations of 1949..He was recognised as one of the most able County Secretaries in the country and was tireless in his pursuit of the new Regional Hospital and relocation of Government Departments to the town.He is survived by his wife Eileen,son Coleman,daughters Dr.Marlis and Mrs D Maguire.Rev PJ McManus Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Patrick O Reilly Drumalee.Former Storeman in saint Phelims for the last 30 years.Native of Lacken.He was an outstanding footballer in his youth with Lacken Celtic and later Treasurer of Drumalee GFC.Survived by his wife Ktty,son Gerard,and 3 daughters Rosemary,Patricia and Angela.Rev Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Pat Raffert Church Street Horticulturist will judge this year’s UDC garden Competition for which there is a prize fund of £50.
John O Neil General Manager of Kileshandra Co Op is appointed Chairman of Bord Bainne.
Chamber of Comerce launch their’Welcome to Cavan’ booklet.Pictured are JC Lord (Chairman Cavan County Council),Matty Connolly (President Cavan Chamber),Brendan Young (Vice President) Mervyn Johnston (Secretary),Brian O Grady (County Development Officer),Aidan Conaty (Treasurer)
Presentation to Peter Lynch Manager of Potobello Motors on his departure from Cavan.Pictured are Eugene Reilly (Tractamotors),George McClarey (Tractamotors),Maurice Jackson,Tommy Donohoe and Tom Brady.
June 11th 1971 Holy Rosary Sisters celebrate the centenary of the birth of their founder Bishop Shanahan with concelebrated Mass in the Convent which he founded in 1924.Born in Glenheen County Tipperary on June 8th 1871,he was consecrated Bishop on the 6th June 1920.He died on Christmas Day 1943 in Keyna
Same Week Death of Terry Dowd in Sligo.Native of Cullies Cavan,he was very well known in motor circles where he served with Jacksons and the Smith Motor Group as Sales Manager before opening his own business in Sligo 5 years ago.Very popular and well known,he played football for Cavan Slashers in his youth.Survived by his wife Mary,sons Tony,Jim ,Martin,daughter Mrs P McMinn.Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
June 18th 1971 Mary B Monahan Hillcrest Kinnypottle is awarded a Red Cross Nursing Scolarship.Member of Cavan branch for the last four years.
Same Week Death of Margaret Clail Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 90.Widow of John,native of Killnacreeva Stradone.Survived in Cavan by Eddie Swellan and Packy Saint Phelims Place.Rev P J Gargan adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Cavan grind out a result in 1st Round Ulster Championship in Ballybay 2-10 to 1-12.Dour struggle which Monaghan probably should have won.Team Patrick Blessing,Pat Tinnelly,Gareth O Reilly,Andy McCabe,Perase Gilroy, JJ Martin,Jimmy Fay,Hugie Mewmann,JJ O Reilly (Cavan Gaels),Donal Meade,Hugie McInerney,Gene Cusack and Phil Murray.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Murphy Cavan Crystal on the death of his father Henry ex Garda.in Carlingford Co Louth
Girls Club celebrate 21 years with Flag day and later in the year a magazine will be published and edited by their founder Sarah Cullen.
Dermot Morgan and Ena Hickey team up to win the President’s Bertie Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
July 2nd 1971 Death of Bridget Sharkey widow of Tommy Drumalee at the age of 63.Native of Lahinch County Clare,she was held in the highest regard by everyone.Survived by her sons Sean,Pat and daughter Rose.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week Sympathy is extended to Mrs Michael Geoghegan on the death of her father James Ward aged 68 from Longfield Castleblayney.
New £120,000 Resevoir at Killynebber nearing completion.it will hold 1million gallons of water.
CYMS Outing to Bundoran and Rosnowlagh.Tickets (including meal) £1-2-0 available from Paddy O Reilly,Arthir Downey,Ned Kinsella or Father Des O Dowd Chaplain.
Tenants Association 1971 Chair Bridie Fay,Vice Chair John McDermott,Secretary Mary Koghan,Assistant Secretary Kathleen Smith,Treasurer Mary Fay (College Street).
Huge crowd witness Final of Boy Scouts 5 a Side where Leonards A beat Saint Felims Place 3-1 after extra time.Saint Felims were heading for the title whenMurphy equalised for Leonards with 2 minutes left to bring the game to extra time.Gerry McCarthy struck fom the penalty spot and Eugene Quinn sealed the title with time almost up.Thomas Johnston scored for Saint Felims.Leonards A Gerry McCarthy (Capt),Pat Ryan,Eugene Quinn,Thomas Murphy and Michael O Reilly.Saint Felims Place Gerry O Keefe,Vincent Coyle,Thomas Johnston,John Johnston and Paul Ronan.Winning team receive trophy and tankards sponsored by Tractamotors and presented by former Derry City and Cavan Shamrocks great George McClarey while Providers sponsored the trophies for the Runners Up.Goalkeeper of the Tournament Aidan Elliott,Top Scorer John Sheridan (McCarrens).Curtain raiser was the Juvenile final where Town Hall Street beat Tullac Mongan 5-0.Team Denis Cullen,Jim Cullen,Barry Mulligan,Christy Smith and Cathal Johnston.
July 9th 1971 Bus to Drogheda for Blessed Oliver Plunkett Crusade is priced at 12/6.Procesion from Saint Peters Church to Lourdes Church
Same Week Death in Manchester of Jim Smith at the age of 46.Survived by his wife,7 small children and mother Mrs P Smith Jubilee.
Death of Stanley McNally at the age of 55 in England where he has resided for nearly 30 years.Survived in Cavan by his sister Molly McNally College Street.
July 16th 1971 Vociferous complaints about the new houses in Fairview.Johnny O Rourke says he viewed one of them and there are multiple defects while Michael Geraghty (Town Clerk) reports that each house cost £3,000 (aprox) and the Inspctor from the Department had noted only a couple of minor defects.Dermot McCarthy (County Manager) tells the meeting that the Council are withholding the £4,000 retention money until he has personally visited and inspected the houses.
Same Week UDC Annual Gardening Competion Winners Henry Coyne 29 Saint Felims Place,John Murray 10 Tullac Mongan,Michael Donnolly 19 Breffni and Hughie Cosgrove 9 Saint Aidans.
Michael Leddy and Greg Sheridan win the Ulster Junior softball doubles beating Tyrone 21-17,21-12 while Dominic Sheridan wins the Minor Softball Singles beating Donegal 19-21,21-16,21-12 and later teams up with Matt Lynch to win the Minor Doubles also against Donegal 21-13,21-4.
Death of Brigid M Brady College Street at the age of 77.Native of Oldtown,funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Cavan beaten by Down in free ridden,bad tempered,scrappy Ulster semi final 0-11 to 2-3 in Castleblayney before a crowd of 20,000.Gene Cusack goaled with two minutes left and Cavan laid siege to the Down goal to the final whistle.Game is remembered for the vicious off the ball assault by Down full back Dan McCartan on Cavan’s Hughie McInerney resulting in the latter being hospitalised with a fractured jaw.Cavan County Board call on the Ulster Council to take the severest possible action .No apology from Down or no member of the team or officials visit Hughie in hospital adds futher to the sense of outrage at such a savage and unprvoked act of thugery.
July 23 1971 Mona Hoban Belturbet is co opted on to Cavan County Counci replacing James Clarke to become the 1st ever female mmber of the Council.She is a native of Letterkenny and graduate of UCD.
Same Week 30 senior boy scouts on their way to France for 3 weks holiday in two cars and 1 minibus.Each scout paid £28 for the holiday led by Father Torlac O Reilly.They will visit Paris,San Sebastin (Spain) and stay in Lourdes for 5 nights.Just returning from 3 weeks in Glenstal Abbey are 28 junior scouts accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly.
Fairview FC defeat Cavan Town in Quarter Final of the Murnane Cup in Belturbet 3-2.Brilliant header by Eamonn McGovern and great finish by Johnny Lynch for Cavan Town
August 6th 1971:Thomas Greene Saint Phelims Place emigrates to Motherwell Scotland.Played for Cavan in all grades.
Same Week Billy and Sean McCabe are pictured with their goats and donkeys.Very large business.They export 75 goats per month to Northern Ireland.The donkeys are sold to the Seaside resorts in Britain for beech rides.The goats are priced at £1 ach and are kept on waste ground adjoining the Green Lake.The two dogs ‘Shep’ and ‘Brownie’ round them up from the surrounding hills in the evening.Long tradional business their father used to export 100 goats per week.
Stephen Shanaghy (Jnr) is the winner of the Smithwick trophy and £100 for his heaviest catch with pike of 6 ½ lbs in Belturbet Festival of the Erne.320 competitors took part in the competition
August 13th 1971:150 refugees from the Falls Road in Belfast pour into Saint Patrick’s College .Jack Lynch declares that “The Northern administration must be brought to an end-internment is only a means to suppress the minority”.Room in Town Hall is allocated for the receipt of footwear and tinned foods for distribution to the refugees.
Internment is introduced in the North.jack Lynch Taoiseach describes the move as “deplorable evidence of the political poverty of Ulster’s politics.After 4 days of rioting it is estimated that 5,000 Catholics and 2,000 Protestants have their homes burnt to the ground.
August 20th 1971:Death of Bridget Cosgrove (NeeMcNamara) in Clones.She is survived by her 6 sons and 4 daughters.
Same Week Boy Scouts on 3 week camp to the Continent .The party incudes Father Torlac O Reilly,Greg Sheridan (Scoutmaster),Michael Murray,Brian Sullivan,Jimmy Mulcahy,and 2 nurses from Lisdarn Hospital Sally Mckenna and Rita Higgins.Seniors Arthur McKenna,Donal Smith,Dominick Sheridan,Gerry Finnegan,Gerry O Keefe,Niall Smith,Gerry Dunne,Paul Ronan,Ray O Conor and Paul McCusker.Juniors:Dessie McEntee,John Rehill,Stephen Sheridan,Noel Conaty,Brendan Fox,Johnny McCormack,PK Hourican,Michael Smith,Paddy Gargan and Terry O Connor.
August 27th 1971:Sean Young selected on the Irish Fly fishing team to fish in Perth Scotland.
Same Week:Tragic death of two year old Edward McManusGolf Links Road
Kilmore Legion of Mary Golden Jubilee celebrations in Holy Rosary Convent Killeshandra.
September 3rd 1971:Midnight bomb alert in Farnham Hotel.30 guests are evacuated.
Same Week:Rosemary Power pictured beside her miracle peach tree at the rear of her residence
Celebration s to mark the 400th Anniversary of the Birth of Bishop Bedell-the first man to translate the Bible into Irish.Chairman Dean Turkington,Secretary Seamus De Faoite,Treasurer Leo McGrath and PRO Rev.John Murphy.
Ballyconnell is Ireland’s Tidiest Town.Cavan 5th in its category (5,000-7,000).
Retirement of P J Coughlan Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan since 1931.Succeeded by Denis O Donnell.
September 10th 1971 Dunnes Stores are granted permission to develop a Supermarket at the old Ulster Arms site.
Same Week Ben Simpson son of Annie of Owen Roe is appointed Stage Manager of the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton.Outstanding actor, he has appeared in ‘Emergency Ward Ten’ and ‘No Hiding Place’.
Alcoholics Anonymous hold first public meeting in the Scout Den.
Ulster Fly Fishing Team:Sean Young,Onslow Bredin,GV Maloney,Tommy Donohoe,Andy Gilchriest and Norman Cinnamond.
Father Gus Leydon wins The Captain’s prize (George McLarey) at County Cavan Golf Club.
Magnet Cinema burnt to the ground.Erected 36 years ago it had accommodation for 650 patrons.Mrs Mae Cullen raises the alarm at 6 am and Brigades from Belturbet ,Killeshandra and Cavan contained the blaze.1st film was a newsreel of Cavan’s second All Ireland triumph as a curtain raiser to ‘Top Hat’ with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers.The last film shown was ‘The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes’.
Death of Venerable Arcdeacon Shire at the age of 90.He was the oldest clergy man in County Cavan.
Death of Arthur James Ormsby formerly Munster and Leinster Cavan.Served in Ballinasloe,Wexford and Galway.Survied by his wife and family.
September 17th 1971:Jim McDonnell is appointed umpire for the Galway Offaly Senior All Ireland Final.Fintan Tierney has charge of the Minor Final Cork V Mayo.His umpires are Séan Browne,Tommy Browne,Bud McNamara and Tommy Garvey.
Same Week:Special prayers in the Cathedral for peace in Northern Ireland. Father P J McManus in his homily calls for “Peace with justice this time”!
Airmid O Hanlon wins the Captain’s Marese Binchey’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
September 30 1971:Crosserlough win 6 in a row beating Killygarry by 1-12 to 1-04 before a crowd of 5,000 with record gate receipts of £924.Killygarry are only 5 years in existence and faded in the 2nd half.The switch of John Joe Reilly to midfield at half time proved deceisive.Killygarry scorers Dickie Smith 1-01 and Francie Galligan 0-03.
October 8th 1971:Timmy Murphy drops a bombshell by resigning in protest from Cavan UDC “This Council never mentioned the trouble in Northern Ireland although we are only six miles from the border”.
Same Week: Angela O Dwyer Drumnavanagh qualifies for the National Finals of ‘Housewife of the Year’
Death of Joe Conlon Master Baker Mons Terrace brother of Nurse Dale Jenkins.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies
Death of Elizabeth Monaghan Lake View.Survived byher 2 sons Francis and John and two daughters Kathleen and Elizabeth.
Maureen Hunt is the new Captain of Cavan Bridge Club.
Cavan Town Soccer club beat Belturbet 1-0 in AUL League.Team:Joe Johnstone,Tommy Murray,Paddy Sheridan,Eamon Cusack,Dominck Lynch,Richard Graham,Dickie Smith,Johnny Lynch and Gerry Walsh.They now move up to 4th place in the table.
Pearse Smyth Main Street produces futuristic drawing of proposed new layout for Market Square.All that is missing is the fountain.UDC unanimous in their approval.
Jim Beirne (4) and Dr. Tony Farrelly (8) reach the Quarter Final of the Daily Mail competition from an entry of over 3,000.
British Forces start blowing up border roads.
Disastrous turn out for youth mission in the Cathedral prompts the Missioner to ask for a bigger crowd this weekend.
November 5th 1971:Oliver Malone appointed sub agent for Smith’s of Trim Minerals.”Will be calling on my friends shortly”!
November 12th 1971:Cavan Girls Club celebrates it 21st birthday with Gala concert and Dinner in the Sports Centre.Sarah Cullen is later voted personality of the year by the Cavan Association in Dublin.
Same Week Chamber of Commerce announce that there will be no Christmas lighting in the town this year due to lack of interest by the traders.
Cavan Social Services host the local old folks in CYMS each Tuesday and Friday afternoons. They play cards or read the paper or just chat over a cup of tea and a biscuit.
CYMS Table Tennis Committee 1972:President Father Des O Dowd,Chairman Séamus White,Vice Chair Mickey Breslin,Treasurer Mary Beirne.CommitteeHelen McGovern,Jim Fay,JJ Reilly,Eithne Reilly,Felicity Sheridan and BrianTighe.
Cavan Credit Union now has £28,000 on loan.Social Committee:John Sharkey,Lily O Rourke,Alex Weir,Kathleen Smith,Noel Fay,Jack Galligan and Sean McCann.
“Social life of the town to get a great boost with the introduction of Saturday night dancing in the Town Hall”.Bishop Quinn in a letter read at all Masses says “I am convinced that the introduction of Saturday night dancing will have an adverse affect on attendances at Sunday Mass”.Patrons later stay away in numbers from the Saturday night dancing but within a few months attendances are back to normal.
November 19th 1971:Paul McDonald B Com Church Street returns to UCD to do an honours degree in Philosophy.
Same Week Stained glass window in Cavan Parish Church dedicated to the memory of Archdeacon Shire recently deceased.
Father Hart on Rosary Crusade in Cavan equipped with public address,Breffni Boys Band and youth choir.
Death of Nora Walsh wife of John former member of Cavan UDC at the age of 65.She is survived by her sons Teddy,Gerard,Jimmy,Michael,Martin and Connie and 2 daughters in England.Native of Aghadoe Killarney.She was uncle of the Irish International golfer Michael Guerin.Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
November 26th 1971:Series of Lectures on Entry to EEC in Cavan Vocational School.
Same Week:Jimmy McCormack of Tullac Mongan is conferred with his BA at UCD.He is son of Maisie and the late Tommy.
January 7th 1972:John Charles McQuaid Archbishop of Dublin retires after 31 years service.Born in Cootehill July 28th 1895.He will be succeeded by Rev.Dermot Ryan.
Same Wek Swimming Pool Committee now have £6,000 in the kitty-they need a further £6,000 to qualify for a Government Grant.
Continuing prayers for Peace in Northern Ireland.FCA and Gadra attend The Peace Mass in the Cathedral on New Years Day.
Untimely death of Tony Dowd at the age of 28 in Lucan County Dublin. Accomplished accordionist he joined the world famous Gallowglass at the age of 15.Former member of the Boy Scouts Troop.He is survived by his wife ,daughter,mother,brothers and sisters.
Strenuous opposition to the proposed siting of new Vocational School at Drumbo instead of on the original site at Tullac Mongan.Committee:Chairman Mary Keoghan,Vice Chair Bridie Fay,Secretary Kathleen Smith,Assistant Secretary Sheila Maguire,Treasurer Annie Murray.
Boy Scouts Pantomime ‘The Merry Matador’ starring Nuala Bornemann, Seamus McCormack,Noel; Fay,Patsy Lee,Maura Mullen,Sheila McGinnity and new talent Tony Sheridan.
January 13th 1972:Forty four houses at Saint Martins to be built at a cost of £130,000.
Same Week Death of Michael O Callaghan ‘Saint Monicas’ Cathedral Road at the age of 49.Native of Shercock.Prominent in music circles and formed a band with his old friend and neighbour Pee (Peter) Galligan.He was a telephone operator in the Clinic.He is survived by his wife Helena.Rev AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Paddy Donlon former employee of GNR Swellan at the age of 76.He is survived by his 6 sons James Peter,John Brendan,Michael and Brian. and 3 daughters.
Cavan Youth Club very successful and enjoyable Concert in Poor Clare Convent raises £66 for the Nuns.Stars of the show are the McConnell Brothers,Maura McNally,Dermot Maloney,Bernard Galligan,Marie Farrell and Geraldine McGovern.
Father Séamus Gilroy from Shannow Ballinagh is ordained a priest in Drumkilly Church by the Bishop of Birmingham Dr.Joseph Gray.
January 21st 1972:Boy Scouts promoting the big Box Office films in the Scout Den.Magnet Cinema still out of commission.
Same Week:Death of Clara Donohoe on holiday with her parents (Mr and Mrs Michael Donohoe) in Swellan.She spent the last 15 years in Birmingham and had been a Clerical Officer with Cavan County Council.
Mickey Breslin beats Vincent O Connor in the CYMS men’s table tennis final while Monica Fay beats Mary Beirne in three sets to win the Ladie’s.14-21,21-15,21-17.
February 4th 1972:Bloody Sunday-“The nation mourns with Derry-13 shot dead in Massacre”. Later British Embassy burnt to the ground by protestors.3,000 march in Cavan Protest following Mass in Cathedral and Communion Service in Cavan Parish Church on National Day of Mourning.
Same Week: Death of Michael Reilly Ashe Street at the age of 61.Native of Mulnacron Kingscourt.Foreman mechanic with Smiths and Portobello Motors.His wife died 9 years ago and he is survived by his sons JJ ,Paddy,Michael,Noel and Eugene.Funeral from the Cathedral to Kilygarry.
Death of James Gibney Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 84.Engine driver with CIE for 41 years.Survived by his wife Margaret and 4 daughters.Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
February 11th 1972:Sean Kelly succeeds Paddy Cusack as Coroner for county Cavan.
Same Week Sympathy to Mary Milner on the death of her father Richard at the age of 79 at Convent Road Claremorris County Mayo.
Death of Mrs MA Young at the age of 91 Tierquin.Survived by her son Paddy and daughter Mrs Hegarty Drung.She was a member of the Brady family Tullyco.Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Barmen’s Association 1972:Chairman Walter Smith,Secretary Terry Lynch,Treasurer Martin McGowan,Committee Pat Conaty,Jimmy Browne,Donie Fay,B Faulkner,Sean Brady and Peter Farrelly.
Public Convenience at Town Hall being built by P Elliott and Company at a cost of £7,000.
February 18th 1972:Dr. Tony Farrelly new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club.President Dr.Bertie Cullen,Treasurer Séamus Fox,Secretary Jack Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan.
Same Week:Cavan County Council unanimously adapt a motion proposed by Paddy Conaty that “there be a Pub established in Saint Phelim’s Hospital”.The 333 patients are reported to be very enthusiastic but the scheme is condemned by the staff and Medical profession.
Death of James Farrell Military Row at the age of 81 .He was a tailor in a premises adjacent to the Farnham Hotel from 1919 to 1960.Native of Caledon County Tyrone. He is survived by his wife Rose and two sons Paddy and Des and three daughters.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
February 25th 1972:John McFeeley son of Jean and the late Dr. John Earlsvale Place is conferred with his MB BCM BAO at UCD.
Same Week Death of Tommy Keyes The Town Crier at the age of 70 at his residence Breffni Terrace.He succeeded his brother Frank in the job which his father also carried out.They also operated a Bill Posting service on the Market Square and Town Hall bill board sites.He is survived by his son Tommy.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
March 3rd 1972:Gerry Collins Minister for Posts and Telegraphs opens the new £40,000 Post Office in Market Square replacing the old one in existence since 1898 in Church Street.
Same Week“Beautifully dressed Iolanthe” in Poor Clare Convent Hall while South Pacific is being staged in Saint Patricks College.
March 17th 1972:Saint Pats beat Abbey CBS Newry by 1-09 to 2-04 to win their 1st McRory Cup in ten years.
Same Week:Mary Casey (Sister of Father Peter) late of Cootehill Road is among the glamorous models at the Annalee Boutique’s Fashion Show.
March 24 1972 ‘Goodbye Mr Chips’ signals the end of the Boy Scouts disastrous venture into hosting films. Undaunted Father Torlac is on location shooting ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ with Mel Doherty.
Same Week Two early season trout caught by Jackie Jermyn and Bill Thompson Connolly Street are pictured on the front page.Both fish weighed 7 lbs and were caught at Killykeen.
Sean McManus Central Café is the star of the Show in Monaghan’s Musical Society’s production of ‘New Moon’ in Saint Louis Convent Hall.
Breffni Boys Band lead the Cavan contingent in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin.
Chief Fire officer Stan McCarthy is promoted to similar post in Kerry after 9 years in Cavan.
Cavan Credit Union 1972.President Father P J McManus,Vic President Ena Hickey,Secretary Lauri McConnell,Treasurer Vincent Walsh,Committee:John Sharkey,May Reilly,J P Smith,Séamus Fay and Paddy Crossan.Membership is now at 520.
March 30th 1972:Berie Cullen is elected Honary Life member of Cavan Angling Club.
Samre Week Donagh O Malley Minister for Justice on tour of border area is greeted by Capt A O Sullivan,Capt.P Fay and Lieut.M O Dwyer when he calls for 15 minutes to Cavan Army Barracks on Wolfe Tone Street.
April 7th 1972:Chamber of Commerce 1972:.President Matty Connolly,Vice President Brendan Young Secretary Mervyn Johnston and Treasurer Aidan Conaty.
Same Week“Ropes of rain and shrouds of cloud turn the streets of Cavan into a quagmire for the Easter holiday.Several sporting and entertainment events are cancelled.
April 21st 1972:Saint Pat’s 2-11 beat Saint Brendan’s Killarney 1-05 to win their first ever Hogan Cup in Croke Park.Star of the game was Ciaran O Keefe who was “rampant” throughout and scored 1-05 from play.Team Aidan Elliott,Pat McGill,Eamonn Gillick,John Sweeney,Oliver Brady,Gerry Smith,Ciaran O Keefe,Sean Leddy,Pat Brady,Niall Brennan (Capt) Brian Brady ,Michael English and Hugh Reynolds.Sub Charlie Donohoe for English.Referee Paul Kelly (Dublin).
Same Week: John and Eileen Costello officially open the new ‘Meadow View Lounge’ formerly Narrack’s.
Over 300 take part in Boy Scouts charity walk to Ballinagh and back via Crossdoney.The following Sunday another 150 completed the 13 mile trip for Gorta.
45 acre residential farm at Corgagh Crosskeys fetches a record £8,000.the purchaser is William Cullivan.
Continuing power strikes grip the nation.McCarrens are operating from 12 midnight to 5 am on a much reduced kill-all frozen foods in Providers are sold off at ½ price.
April 28th 1972:Cavan Gaels win the 1971 League Final beating Lacken by 3-09 to 1-09.Team Paddy Blessing (Capt),Joe Mullery,Gabriel Kelly,John McNamara,PJ Carroll,Oliver Galligan,Pearse Gilroy,JJ Reilly,Paddy Reilly,Tony Dunne,Pat McNamra,Noel Smith,Phil Smith,Haulie Reilly and Eugene Reilly.Subs Frank Glancey for Mulligan,Charlie Donohoe for Eugene Reilly. “Superior fitness and dry day were the decisive factors in the Gael’s favour”.
May 5th 1972:Jim Ward (Friars Walk) wins Ulster Fly Fishing competition on Lough Sheelin with trout weighing 5 lbs 4 ozs.
Same Week CYMS Dance in aid of Lourdes Invalid Fund a great success.Over 750 in attendance.Oliver Malone donates the minerals and local band ‘Blend’ give their services free.
Dunnes Stores open in Cavan while Tom McKenna reopens after the disastrous fire in his Bridge Street premises 12 months ago.The firm was founded by his parents Mr and Mrs E J McKenna in April 1919.
May 12th 1972:Emphatic Yes to Entry to EEC in Referendum.National poll of over 75%.In Cavan the total valid poll was 27,724 and Yes 24,266 while No 3,178.
Same Week:Gene Stuart performs the opening ceremony at the new ‘Mervyn’s Filling Station on the Ballinagh Road (Timmy Murphys).
May 19th 1972:NEHB decide to close Cavan Surgical Hospital.Tom Hickey describes the premises as “a dump,fire hazard and death trap.”.According to Tom the only saving grace is the wonderful work of the doctors nurses and staff in maintaining the death rate among patients to below the National average.!
Same Week Housewives Association 1972:Chairman Angela O Dwyer,Vice Chair Brid Myles,Secretary Irene Egan and Treasurer Brid Rooney.
May 26th 1972:Phillip McDonald (Brother of Leo) is appointed a Director of Penneys.
Same Week: Death of John Moore farmer Lisdarn at the age of 84.Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Annagh cemetery.
Hilda Fairbrother and Peggy Johnstone on behalf of the Mother’s Union present a number of armchairs to Sister Mercy Saint Phelims for use in Saint Aidan’s Ward.
Tommy Murray (Fairview) receives his prize from Walter Myles (Guinness) as top angler at Breffni Anglers outing to Derryheen.Also in picture is Alex Weir and Pat Johnstone.
June 2nd 1972 :Death of Hugh Lee at the age of 88.He was Lord Mayor of Manchester and native of Corraghoe Lavey.
Same Week Over 300 depart for Lourdes on the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage
Mary Hannigan is a finalist in the Sunbeam Beauty Contest in Jurys Hotel Dublin.
June 9th 1972:Inspector Sam Donegan is fatally injured in bomb blast at Legakelly .Lieut John Gallagher Cavan Barracks is less seriously injured.Sam Donegan was 61 and a native of Longford.Bee keeping and gardening were his hobbies and he was regarded by his peers as an expert.Joined the Garda in 1932 and served in Balina,Castlebar,Westport,Ballymote Sligo and Bellmullettt before being posted to Cavan.His funeral was attended by the Minister for Justice Dessie O Malley who called to the Donegan household in Highfield Road and Gerry Cronin Minister for Defence.Tom Fitzpatrick represented theOpposition.In attendance were 9 Chief Superintendents,53 Superintendents led by Garda Commissioner A Ward.The RUC were represented by Basil Stanwick Chairman of the RUC Police Federation.Father P J Gargan Adm was the chief celebrant and Bishop Austin Quinn presided also present were Rev.George Millar representing Bishop Moore.The lessons were read by John Donegan (Son) and Inspector Willie Foran (Monaghan).In his homily Father Gargan said Inspector Donegan was “an outstanding Guardian of the Peace and a protector of life and property”The remains were borne by 6 Garda Sergeants Micheal Lee (Cavan),Michael McCarthy (Arva),Des Fallon (Cavan),Tony McLoughlin (Ballinagh),Nicky McCarthy(Stradone) and Willie Weldon(Cavan).The Garda Band was under the direction of Sgt.Tom Boyle and played the Dead March from Saul and Chopin as the remains were conveyed to Killygarry cemetery.Inspector Donegan is survived by his wife Mai,Sons John and Michael and daughters Kathleen,Sheila,Frances and Mrs D Rossney.On Sunday Cavan Gardai attend a special Mass in Killoughter celebrated by Father Felim McGovern CC.
June 16th 1972::Death of Kevin Johnstone late of Swelan.He was a printer with both the Anglo Celt and Blacks.
Same Week Sean McCormack leaving Cavan for Drogheda sells his residence in Highfield Road ‘San Catriona’ for a record £4,900.
Death of Anna T O Reilly (Jubilee Nurse) 5 Earlsvale Road.She was attached to the Clinic for over 21 years and assisted in hundreds of home births.She was Vice Captain of County Cavan Golf Club and a prominent member of the Bridge Club.Funeral from the Cathedral to Shercock.
Saint Norberts College Kilnacrott closes-opened in 1960.
June 23rd 1972:Father Oliver Kelly and Father Con Dolan ordained to the Priesthood in the Cathedral by Bishop Quinn.
June 30th 1972:Dermot McCarthy retires as County Manager later moves to Dublin.He is replaced as County Manager by John Casiddy.
Same Week:Death of James A Binchey Solicitor Clonmel,Jack Binchey’s father.
Death of Kathleen Galligan widow of Jim (Saddler) Behey at the age of 54.She was a native of Owley Ballyhaise.
June 30th 1972:Tom Fitzpatrick (nephew of Tom’s) Cootehill qualifies as a Solicitor.
Same Week:Death of Eileen Lawlor Killynebber at the age of 92.She was a sister of Phil Lawlor the Professional at County Cavan Golf Club.Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
July 7th 1972:Séan Walsh completes a marathon swim of 9 mile in Carrick on Shannon.
Same Week: CYMS outing to Bray on July 23rd.fare including meal £1-50.Please contact Ned Kinsella if travelling.
July 14th 1972:Itinerant crisis continues at Mount Saint Francis.Tom Fitzpatrick states at UDC meeting “The ordinary citizen is not hounding the itinerants but the itinerants are continuing to hound the ordinary citizens”!
Same Week:Death of Mary Reilly 17 Connolly Street-widow of Jack Reilly (Barber) who died in 1967.She is survived by her sons Peter,Hugh,Alex,Danny and John and 4 daughters living abroad.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
July 11th 1972:Sudden death of Richard Kelly (Galway) father of Tommy Drumnavanagh.He was an Inspector in the Post Office and gave 52 years loyal service.He only retired 5 months ago.
Same Week UDC Garden Competition.Zone 1 Michael Smith No 2 Saint Phelim’s Place,Zone 2 Edward Maguire 19 Saint Brigids,Zone 3 John Smith 5 Owen Roe,Zone 4 Rita O Rourke 4 Saint Aidans and Zone 5 Paddy Smith 14 saint Patricks Terrace.Each receive £5.
July 18th 1972:Record 732 entries at last Golf Open Week in old clubhouse.Moving to Aranmore House shortly.There are enties from33 clubs.
Same Week Pat Smith Cootehill is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council at the age of 87.He is a member of the Council for 60 years.Tom Fitzpatrick is elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council for a record 12th consecutive year.
:Una Hickey daughter of Tom and Ena wins the ladies singles for the third consecutive year and just for good measure adds the Ladies Doubles and Mixed Doubles titles at County Cavan Tennis Club Farnham Street.
July 25th 1972:GT Electric Connolly Street Cavan Proprietors Robert Goode and Tony Tully start business to day.
Same WeekProvisional IRA explode 22 bombs in one day with minimal warning in Belfast.9 people dead and 125 injured
Sean Walsh swims from the Fox Hole in Killykeen to Rann both ways ,a journey of 8 miles completed in 3 hours and 5 minutes.John Sharkey and Jimmy McEntee timekeepers while Tom Fitzpatrick (pictured in sunglasses) presents a trophy to Séan as a memento at the finish.
45 Pilgrims from the Diocese of Kilmore in crowd of 12,000 at Blessed Oliver Plunkett’s shrine in Drogheda.
Record price of £19,000 for 25 acres of land at Moynehall.
Michael Connolly purchases Tara Electric (Manor Chemist) for an undisclosed price.
Winners of Boy scouts 5 a side tournament are Drumalee Ladies:team:Noreen Greenan,Monica Fay,Evelyn O Keefe,Ann Sheridan and Ann O Brien.Winners of the PJ Lee Cup:Saint Felims represented by Eamonn Cuscak,Thomas Johnstone,Jerry O Keefe,(Capt),Joseph Johnstone and Vincent Coyle.Winners of the Boys Under 13: ‘Top of the Town’ represented by Tommy Fay (Coach),Brian Carmichael,Philip Sexton,Jerry Smith,Martin Cosgrove and David Smith.
Sheila Donegan Highfield Road is conferred with her BA H dip at UCD and returns to Cavan as a teacher in the Poor Clares NS.
Brilliant Summer weather continues with Killykeen and Annagh Lake very popular with the locals.
Donegal win their 1st Ulster title beating Tyrone 2-13 to 1-11 in 80 minute final in Clones.Brian McEniffe (trainer and captain) states that “ we lasted the pace better even if some of our fellows are competing for over 10 years”.Donegal were beaten finalists in 1963 and 1966.
Same week: Death of Kathleen Plunkett Saint Felim’s Place at the age of 59.Native of Gorey County Wexford.Survived by her husband Jim and son Oliver.and 2 daughters.Rev P J Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of James Lang Wolfe Tone Street.Native of Crossdoney.Rev Mr.Patterson officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore.
August 4th 1972:Tenants Association 1972:Chairman John McDermott,Vice Chairman Sean Maguire,Treasurer Ann McKiernan and Secretary Bridie Fay.
August 11th 1972:Eddie Leddy from Ballinamore will run for Ireland in the 3,000 metre steeplechase at the Munich Olympics.
Same Week: Death of Andy Connell Gortnakesh at the age of 74.native of Glencurran Carrickaboy,he served his time in Cassells (Helen’s Fashions) 61 Main Street.Accomplished Irish dancer-“loved all things Irish”.He acted as MC throughout the locality at concerts,ceilidhes and functions.Played with Cavan Slashers in the 1920s.Survived by his wife Ann and son Andy.Rev AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week:Death of Paddy O Reilly Jesup House Drumalee at the age of 67.Native of Lower Lavey.He spent over 40 years in the USA.Before emigrating, he took an active part in the War of Independence and served in the local Sinn Fein (Roger Casement branch).
August 18th 1972:Death of Phil Reilly The Imperial Hotel at the age of 79.Native of Carrickallen and a keen huntsman. He served his time to the licensed trade in Larry Brady’s The Cross Stradone.He is survived by his 2 sons Phillip and Oliver and 3 daughters Marie,Breda,Christina.His wife Anne died 20 years ago.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Death of Paddy Lee Upper Main Street at the age of 60.Keen fisherman with his brother in law Barney Connolly.Mechanic with Jack McConnell for a number of years.Survived by his wife Mary one brother Phil and 2 sisters Susan and Nellie.Rev AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Rose Meehan Bridge Street at the age of 82.Native of Drumavaddy,she took an active part in the fight for Independence and greeted Michael Collins on his visit to Cavan in 1919.She is survived by her son Packy,daughters May and Rose SRN.Her husband Paddy died in 1931.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Ted Keenan (37) from Enniskillen becomes the 1st Irishman to swim the North Channel Dover to Calais in a time of 18 hours and 11 minutes.
August 25th 1972 Saint Josephs Young Priests Society 1972-1973.President Michael Harding,Treasurer Maureen Reilly,Secretary Margaret Smith (Bridge Street).The membership is now 680 and they recently sent a cheque to head office for £410.
Same Week:Sean Young is elected to the National Council of Ireland Fisheries.
Boy Scouts back from 2 weeks holiday adjacent to Muckross House Killarney. Dreadful weather-they were washed out.
Paddy Ronaghan qualifies as a Pilot at San Angelo Airport in Enniskillen. Pictured with his instructor Micheal Barry.
September 1st 1972:Death of Tommy Meehan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 77.Founder member of Cavan Shamrocks FC.Tommy was a noted footballer in his youth and played with Portadown in the Irish League.Returned from England 7 years ago.Father PJ Gargan Adm.officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
Same Week Death of Mary Gilchreest Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 88 widow of Andrew.Survived by 4 sons Michael,Tommy Andrew and Dessie and 2 dughters Kathy and Mary.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
September 8th 1972:Gertie Walsh wins the Captain’s Nellie Harding’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Mark Spitz of the USA wins 7 gold medals in swimming at the Munich Olympics.
11 Israeli athletes and a Grman policeman shot dead as Arab guerrillas bring violence to the Munich Olympics.4 of the Black September group are killed and the remaing 4 are arrested
September 15th 1972:John Casiddy (County Manager) and Sean Kielty (Town Clerk) are welcomed to their first meting of Cavan UDC.
Same Week;Death of Charles McPartland Jubilee Terrace.Porter in Saint Phelims for 22 years and later served with Portobello Motors.Native of Doogara Ballyconnell.Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Kilnavart.
Pat Cahill Breffni Park Lane receives his 1st prize (£200) from Brendan Young Chairman Cavan Swimming Pool.Ned Maguire was the seller of the winning ticket.
Fintan Tierney (Butlersbridge) will referee the All Ireland Senior Final between Kerry and Offaly.
September 22nd 1972:7 in A row for Crosserlough as they beat Saint Brigids ( Laragh/Stradone) by 3-08- to 2-06 before a crowd of 4,680 who paid gate receipts of £1,057.In the curtain raiser Drumlane beat Cavan Gaels by 2-10 to 3-04 to win their first ever Minor crown.
September 29th 1972:Kerry and Offaly finish at 1-13 each in Senior final while Cork beat Tyrone 3-11 to 2-11 to win the All Ireland Minor crown.
October 6th 1972:NewSports Complex for Cavan at a cost of £150,000
October 13th 1972:Joseph Scanlon of Town Hall Street is awarded a Cadetship in the Irish Army.Joseph is a past pupil; of Saint Clares,De La Salle and Gormanstown College.
Same Week:Girls Club (21 years in existence) merge with new Youth Club.Sarah Cullen donates the assets of the Club £100 and 2 table tennis tables to the new organisation under the Chairmanship of Jim O Brien.The Youth Club have now over 100 members.
Congratulations Ann O Reilly (Donohoe) Bridge Street this month’s winner of the £200 top prize in Cavan Swimming Pool draw.
Michael Drysdale founder member of the Chapter is voted outstanding delegate at Junior Chamber National Conference while Maura Mullen PRO is created a Senator of Junior Chamber International.
October 20th 1972:Bihop Austin Quinn steps down after 22 years as Bishop of Kilmore.He is succeeded by Very Rev.Francis J McKiernan a native of Drumreilly Ballinamore.
Same Week:Gaelic Football Wedding of the Year as Mick O Connell weds Rosaleen O Reilly of Poles PO in Killygarry Church which was packed to capacity with hundreds of well wishers gathered outside.
Chamber of Commerce 1972:President Brendan Young,Vice President Denis Condon,Secretary Mervyn Johnston,Treasurer Aidan Conaty.
Death of William Weir at the age of 57 following a road traffic accident.World War 2 veteran-he spent 4 years in a German prisioner of war camp.Survived by his wife Marjorie, son Terry and daughters Marjorie and Mary.
Arthur McKenna is named Scoutmaster of new 4th Cavan Troop,Jerry O keefe is his assistant.Paul Ronan is promoted Scoutmaster at the old 2nd Cavan Troop while Gerry Finnegan is the new Cubmaster with Ray O Connor assistant.
Offaly overwhelm the Kingdom by 1-19 to 0-13 despite Mick O Connell’s personal tally of 0-7 points.Fintan Tierney is unjustly denied the opportunity to referee the Replay and is replaced by Packy Devlin of Tyrone.
Cavan Football mourns the untimely death of the great Tom Hardy MRCVS Mullingar.He was a native of Kilnaleck and centre half on the Cavan All Ireland winning team of 1952.
October 27th 1972:Death of Patrick Mulloy Behey at the age of 82.Native of Mountemple Athlone.He was a former head constable in the RIC.Fought with the famous Connaught Rangers in the 1st World War 1914-1918.President of Drumalee GFC.Survived by his son Tommy and daughter Kathleen.His wife Susan died 15 years ago.Father Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
November 7th 1972:Fidelma Fitzpatrick Farnham Street obtains her B Social Science degree with honours at UCD.She is the youngest daughter of Tom and the late Betty.
Outcry as the pint is increased to 18p, ½ pint 10p,bottle of stout 11p and 19p for ½ of whiskey.
Cavan CYMS 1972:President Tom McCarren and Jimmy McCormack,Vice President Benny Cafferty,Secretary Bernard Johnston,Assistant Sec.Frank Conaty,Treasurers Jerry Higgins and Jimmy (Dan) Smith.Committee:Paddy O Reilly,Jerry Ellis,Arthur Downey,John Walsh and Jimmy Sharkey
Death of John Kellegher Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 73.Worked in McCarrens all of his life.Served in the LDF during the Emergency .
November 14th 1972:Christmas Tree Committee:Chair Annie Murray,Secretary Kathleen Smith,Joint Treasurers Alex Weir and John Sharkey.
Same Week:President Richard Nixon is returned as President of the USA as he wins a second term
by 61% to George McGovern’s 38%.
Death of Mary McGillacuddy widow of William of Farnham Street.Native of Edinburgh.Worked for many years in the Magnet Cinema.Funeral from the Presbyterian church to the New cemetery.
Death of Elizabeth Pender in her 70s Farnham Street.Native of Cootehill.She was a very prominent member of the Mother’s Union.She is survived by her husband George,daughters Hilda and Ann and 1 son George.Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
November 21st 1972:Swimming Pool Committee for 1973:Chairman Brendan Young,Vice Chair Michael Leddy,Secretary Brigid Murray ,Assistant Secretary Frances Galligan,Treasurer S McGeever and Assistant Treasurer Brother Cassenius.The total cash in the bank is £9,874.
Same Week:Ena Hickey succeeds Maureen Hunt as Captain County Cavan Bridge Club.
Mr and Mrs Owen Fay celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary.They have 6 children,29 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
November 24th 1972:Bon Voyage to Jim Simpson who is leaving Cavan for Canada.Recipient of a presentation from Cavan Gaels and Cavan Engineering.
Same Week:Death of Elizabeth Donohoe Saint Patricks Terrace at the age of 72.Survived by her husband Michael,sons Brian ,Sarsfield and Gerry and 2 daughters.
January 12th 1973:Cavan Youth Club Concert(Print).
Rev John McFall is installed as Presbyrtien minister in Cavan.Previously served in Bailieborough.
Same Week Mrs Billy O Neill succeeds Ann Drysdale (Native of Dingle) as assistant in Crubany.
Dominick Sheridan is the Junior Player of the Year at Cavan Gaels.Joe Mulligan is the Minor Player of the Year while Wilie Doonan is theThe Coach.
January 5th 1973:Bomb Blast in Belturbet.Two dead.Geraldine O Reilly (student) Drumcon Belturbet and Paddy Stanley from Clara County Offaly when a car bomb blows up outside Slowey’s Fish and Chip shop on the Diamond. Damage to property estimated at £200,000.Sheila Gorby’s miraculous escape when she stops to listen to Tom Jones on television.Registered number of ‘death car’ AIL2402 stolen in Enniskillen on the day of the explosion.
January 12th 1973:Junior Chamber 1973:President Tadgh Connolly,Deputy President Ivan Bolton, Treasurer Sheila McGinnity,Secretary Roisin Harrington).Council Eva Bonney,Leonard Brady,Ben Keegan Maura Mullen and Tom Murtagh.The PRO Geraldine Glasgow is voted ‘most valuable member’.
January 19th 1973:Tom McGurk Ballyjamesduff pays a record £25,000 for the Protestant Rectory and adjoining lands at Keadue.He intends to build 40 houses on the site.
Same Week Octave for the Reunion of Christendom begins in the Cathedral.
Sudden death of Gerry Hunt Farnham Street at the age of 72.Native of Coolaney Sligo.Came to Cavan in 1930.Prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club and founder member and star of Cavan Bridge Club.He was President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland from 1964-1965. “Good humour and consideration for the thousands of patients won the confidence and gratitude of all”.Rev. AB McGrath assisted by Rev Cathaldus McKiernan and Rev.Arthur Tierney (representing the Abbott of Glenstal) officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.Gerry Hunt is survived by his wife Maureen,sons Gerry,Dermot and Harry and 1 daughter Miriam (Walshe).
January 26th 1973:Death of Margaret Coyle at the age of 54.Native of Drung.She operated a very successful grocery and confectionery business at the bottom of the Half Acre.She is survived by her husband John,sons Sean and Brendan and daughters Susan and Kathleen.Father P J Gargan Adm.officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Drung.
Same Week CYMS Snooker Finals:Pictured are Martin Jermyn who beat Felim Coffey in Senior Final while Jimmy Sharkey beat John Murray in Junior Final
John McGinnity is re-elected Chairman of Midland Regional Tourism Board.Calls for the establishment of a large tourist hotel in the area.
Boy Scouts Pantomime: ‘3 Mugateers’.Script by Bill Henry and Father Torlac O Reilly.
Cavan Minor Board:Chairman Father Tom McKiernan,Secretary Patsy Lee,Registrar Father Paddy Mallon and Treasurer Father Sean Brady.
February 2nd 1973:Death of Joe Crowe Proprietor Dew Drop Inn.Native of Coolbawn Corlesmore.Played with Wateraughey and Cavan Juniors in his youth.Survived by his wife Annie,sons Gussie,Damien, George,John and Martin,4 daughters Mary,Margaret,Attracta and Philomena.Rev P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Potahee.
Same Week RTS Wired Television Services Phone Smyth’s Cavan 88.
Death of John Conaty Alackan at the age of 59.Hard working farmer.Survived by his wife Ettie,son John,daughters Geraldine,Theresa and Mary.Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of Mollie Reilly College Street at the age of 71.member of an old and respected Cavan family.She is survived by her brother Peter (New York) and sister Maggie Maguire (Connolly Street).Rev PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
February 9th 1973:Death of Rev.Canon Patrick McEniffe PP VF Ballinamore former President of Saint Patrick’s College from 1937-1948.
Same Week Cavan Bridge Club represented by Father Thomas Woods,Kay Henry,Maureen McDonald and Jim Beirne win the Clones Open.
Death of Mary Cassidy Bridge Street widow of John at the age of 78.They first came to Cavan when they bought a farm in Annaglough which they operated very successfully until John’s death in 1932.She then sold the farm and opened a very successful Restaurant and Catering business in Bridge Street. “She was a popular,kind and respected member of the Community”.Father Des O Dowd officiated at her funeral from the Cathedral to Ballyconnell.
February 16th 1973 Untimely death of Annie Rehill wife of Jack Drumnavanagh.she was in her 40s and a native of Roseduff Moyne County Longford.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Heaviest snow in years closes all the local schools.Barack hill is impossible to negotiate.Numerous windows shattered in snow ball fights involving the locals young and old.
February 23rd 1973 Cavan County Board GAA Officers 1973:Jim McDonnell,Vice Chair Father Paddy Morris,Secretary Hughie Smith,Micheal Greenan (Ast Secretary),Seamus Morirs (Registrar),TP O Reilly (Central Council),Phil Smith and Frank McBrierty (Ulster Council).Jim McCorry (Treasurer) succeeds P C Donohoe who did not seek relection.
March 2nd 1973:General Election returns a National coalition under Liam Cosgrove.Tom Fitzpatrick id appointed to the Cabinet as Minister for Lands.Result of 1st Count Cavan (3 seats)Tom Fitzpatrick (Fine Gael)7,276,Paddy Smith (Fianna Fail) 5,979,John Wilson (Fine Fail) 3,846,Paddy Reilly (Fine Gael ) 3,459,Seamus Dolan (Fianna Fail) 3,731,David Coleman (Fine Gael) 2,828,Jim Kelly (Aontact Eireann) 2,068.Subsequently Tom Fitzpatrick, Paddy Smith and John Wilson elected.Paddy Reilly (Murmod) losing his seat to the newly elected John Wilson.
Same Week Benny Cafferty,Jim Fay and Tom McCusker are the only winners as the CYMS are defeated by Drogheda 5-3.Defeated were:Martin Jermyn,Felim Coffey,Mickey Breslin,Sean McManus and Bernard Sharkey.
Death of Bridget McNally 48 Drumalee.native of Ardee,she was a leading member of Cavan ICA and penned many short stories and plays “Quiet charm and unassuming nature”.She is survived by her husband Jim (Supt.) sons Francis and Michael and 1 daughter Maura and her parents Mr and Mrs Michael O Neill Whitehall.
Same Week:ITGWU 1973 Chairman John O Rourke, Vice Chair Seamus Fay,Secretary Pat McKiernan,Trustees Edward Maguire,Peter Clarke and Danny McCarthy.Tommy Meehan is presented with a silver medal for 25 years loyal service.
Father Patrick Mallon new President Saint Pats .Jim Mcdonnell is appointed Vice President.Father Mallon was appointed to Saint Pats in 1940 succeeds Father Terence McManus who is now PP VF Ballinamore.
Death of Dicky Graham 11 Lakeview.Former professional jockey he served in the Cavalry Corps during World War 1 and was a native of Belfast.He is survived by his sons Tommy,Dicky and Paddy and 3 daughters Maureen (Clarke),Rosaleen Sheridan and Eileen.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
March 9th 1973;Pressure from Housewive’s Association leads to Cavan UDC sweeping the streets on a Sunday morning.
March 16th 1973:John (Jack) Brady ‘Fort View’ Farnham Road is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club.
Same Week Liam Cosgrove is elected Taioseach and Tom Fitzpatrick is appointed Minister for Lands.
Lenten Collection for Trocaire amounts to £1,101.
Tommy Owens Solicitor Cootehill is appointed County Registrar to succeed Peter McDywer.Tommy native of Ballsbridge Dublin is aged 39 and qualified as a Solicitor in 1955.Practicing in Cootehill since 1958.
Lord Kilbracken (John Raymond Godley ) becomes an Irish citizen.as a protest against the British atrocities in Derry on Bloody Sunday,returns his 6 War medals to the Queen.
Death of Kathleen Smith Courthouse at the age of 72.Having spent 5 years in America,she returned in 1932 to take over the office of Births Marriages and Deaths in Cavan County Council.She is survived by her brothers Hughie,Pete and Barney and sisters Eileen,Josie,Winnie and Sister St.John New Jersey.Rev. P J Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
March 23rd 1973:Mary Fay SRN College Street wins the Gold medal for Nurse of the Year at Ards Hospital Newtownards.
Same Week Father Benny Maguire is appointed Team Manager with the senior county team.He will be assisted by Seamus Morris and Gabriel Kelly.
Father Joe O Hanlon BA BD receives his Masters (Theology) at Nottingham University.
Macrh 30th 1973:Leo McDonald’s shop is extensively damaged by fire.Brigades from Cavan,Belturbet and Ballyjamesduiff contain the blaze.
Same Week:New NEHB Headquarters in Kells to be built at an estimated cost of £40,000.
George Fairbrother presents Mrs Mack with a cheque to mark 50 years service to Allen and Halpin Solicitors. She commenced in 1923 at half crown per week.
Tom Fitzpatrick Minister for Lands is struck down with pneumonia and will not resume until 14th of April 1973.
Cavan Credit Union 1973:Chairman Rev Father PJ McManus,Vice Chair John P Smith,Secretary Tony Coyle,Treasurer Vincent Walsh.Supervisors Frances Mulcahy,Noel Martin and Frank Lyons (Snr).Membership is now over 600.turnover for the year is £69,300.
CYMS are defeated by Navan 4-3.Winners are Bernard Sharkey Tom McCusker and Martin Jermyn while Benny Cafferty,Paddy O Reilly Felim Coffey and Jim Fay lost their matches
Beekeepers Association 1973:.Chairman:Rev.Thomas Woods,Vice Chair Jimmy Scott,Treasurer Anthony Leddy,Secretary Charlie Robinson (Milltown).
April 6th 1973:Eamonn Walsh BDS NUI commences practice at 16 Farnham Street(Hunt’s).
Same Week Death of PV Coughlan Farnham Road former CAO Cavan for 40 years.Survived by his wife Monica a daughter Nancy and 92 year old Mother.Funeral from the Cathedral toKillygarry.
De La sale Brothers are withdrawing from Saint Felim’s Boys School after 30 years service to the Community.Superiors 1942-1974 Brother Florence,Brother Oswam,Brother Augustus,Brother Conleth,Brother Ultan and Brother Cassenus.
Sean Walsh is pictured receiving £100 sponsorship towards his costs for his attempt on the Channel Swim later in the year
Death of Billy Flynn late of Saint Patricks Swellan at the age of 69.Long serving skilled tailor.Survived by his wife and two sons Paddy and Eammon.
Boy Scouts Committee 1973:President Michael Smith (Saint Phelims Place),Vice President Kevin Kilduff,Treasurer Tony Darcy,Assistant Treasurer Tommy Reilly,Secretary Betty Ryan and Assistant Sec.Brian Sullivan.The Troop consists of 6 adult Leaders,15 Venturers Leaders,40 Scouts and 48 Cubs.
27th Cavan Drama Festival with adjudicator Wesley Burrowes.Winners Strand Players Dublin with ‘The Threepenny Opera’Runners Up Ballintra with ‘Duff’s Dimple’.Best Producr Tomy McCardle (Ballintra),Best Actor Terry Martin (Sundrive Players) and Best Actress Joan Walsh (Strand Players).
April 13th 1973:Death of John Charles McQuaid former Archbishop of Dublin.Born in Main Street in Cootehill.
“Cavan Town Rate ‘Soars’ to £6-46p”
“For the exclusive gift”.Mary Glavey opens her new store ‘The Killykeen’ (Leonards).
Carmel O Mahony Loreto College will represent Cavan in the All Ireland final of ‘Euro Fashion Schoolgirl of the Year’ in the Shelbourne Hotel Dublin.
Gold pin and plaque for Pat Kelly (Brady’s Garage) as he is voted Salesman of the Year by Volkswagen.
Cavan UDC pass a motion condemning Tony O Reilly’s takeover of Independent Newspapers. “Takeover not in the best interests of Democracy”
April 20th 1973:Tom Fitzpatrick is finally welcomed home as Minister for Lands by a huge crowd at the Cavan/Meath border and later a meeting in Cavan’s Market Square.
Death of James Joseph (Jim) Mullery at the age of 43 in Edmonton London London.Youngest son of Stan and Mrs Mullery Town Hall Street he had been in England for over twenty years and before emigrating worked in the family bicycle and motor cycle business in Town Hall Street .Survived by his brothers Patrick Dickie and Stan sisters Winnie (Conlon) Maureen (Hand) and Margaret (Lee) and his wife and family in England.Funeal in Edmonton London.
Death of Robert Gray Mons Terrace at the age of 74.Worked for over 40 years in Cavan Post Office and took up duty there having fought in the First World War 1914-1918.Saw action in France with the Irish Guards and had several miraculous escapes from death.Joined the Irish Army in 1922 at the foundation of the State and was based in the Cuarragh.Outstanding sprinter and record holder over 100 and 200 yards.Played hockey for Cavan town and soccer with Cavan United.Outstanding gaelic footballer with Stradone.Survived by his wife Mollie sons Robert and Tommy daughter Theresa and Margaret.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Brendan Young is on the move to his new spacious premises (Opposite Patsy Boyle’s). “Opening in May 1973”.
Death of one of Cavan’s greatest characters Elizabeth Weir 9 Jubilee at the age of 68.Member of one of Can’s oldest and most respected families the McCaffreyys ‘Babby’ as she was affectionately known was a hawker and sold and delivered newspapers and fresh fish and fruit from a stand outside ‘The County Hotel (Andy Slowey’s).She later sold the newspaper round to Sean Young who set up shop in Upper Main Street (Easons).Survived by her husband William sons Paddy Billy and Alec daughters Lily Peggy and Jsephine brother John sisters Margaret (Murray) Kathleen in London.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies
Tommy Smith sn of Bernard and Fanny Smith 6 Emmett Place passed out as a Garda at Templemore and is posted to Kildare town.
Kathleen Maguire is World Dancing Solo Champion for a record 3rd time following the Irish Dancing World Championships in the Mansion House.21 year old British born Kathleen is coached by her husband Michael Maguire son of Ned and Mrs Maguire Saint Brigid’s Terrace.Kathleen Maguire also holds the Irish English Scottish and Great Britain Solo dancing titles.
Death of Patrick Nelson Emmett Place at the age of 74.Farmed at Alackan but was a native of Corrahoe Stradone.Builder and carpenter by trade-he was very well known for his skill and expertise.Survived by his brothers Edward Charles and sister Mary.Father Patrick Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemeteryBrendan Young is on the move to his new spacious premises (Opposite Patsy Boyle’s). “Opening in May 1973”.
May 4th 1973;Untimely death of Angela Gaffney at the age of 25.Daughter of Frank and Kathleen Crowe Moynehall.She worked in the Civil Service in Dublin before her marriage to Ben Gaffney Main Street.Survived by husband Ben,daughter Joanna (3) and 1 year old Bernard. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
May 12th 1973:Andy O Brien re elected to the Senaid, toping the Poll with 110 votes in the Administrative Panel.
Same Week Death of Kathleen McGovern Pullamore at the age of 53. “remembered for her many acts of charity”.Survived by her husband Michael,sons Packy,Willie,Michael,Seamus,Andrew and Eamonn and 4 daughters Kathleen ,Vera,Susan and Bernadette.Father Dan Sheridan (Nephew) assisted by Father P J McManus officiated at her funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
500 schoolchildren receive the Sacrament of Confirmation administered for the first time by Bishop Frank McKiernan.Lessons are read by Brother Augustine and Sister Lorna.Gus Kenny NT and Lilly Reilly NT were the Sponsors for all 500 recipients.
May 19th 1972 333 Pilgrims on the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes including the two Bishops (McKieran and Quinn) and 16 priests.Father P J McManus Cavan is the Director.
Same Week:Erskine Childers in Cavan on whistle stop tour in his bid for the Presidency.7 Meetings in 1 day.
Death of Margaret Cusack former proprietor of The Shop (O Neills) at Drumalee Cross.Widow of Owen.Survived by her two sons Kieran and Owen and 2 daughters Pauline and Gertie.Funeral to Dean’s Grange Dublin.
May 25th 1973:Harry Hunt qualifies as a Solicitor.Now assistant to Jack Binchey in Cavan and partner in Binchey/Hunt Cootehill (Formerly Tommy Owens).Harry is son of Maureen and the recently deceased Gerry Hunt Farnham Street.
Same Week Pauline Flynn youngest daughter of Benny and Mrs Flynn wins the Under 18 Singing at Dublin Feis Cheoil.Pauline is a pupil at the Mercy Convent Ballymahon.
Erskine Childers elected President of Ireland.Cavan-Childers 14,001 to Tom O Higgin’s 13,399 majority of 602.Nationally Childers received 636,162 to Higgins 587,577.Turn out of 61.8%.
June 1st 1973:Sudden death of Margaret (Daisy) McCarren.Native of Carrigallen where her family the Smiths owned a drapery store. and widow of Patrick.Director of McCarren and Company.She was “hospitable,fortright and her charity knew no bounds”.She is survived by her 4 daughters Pauline,Helen,Eileen and Bernadette.Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week Jimmy Fox (Pictured) is the top sprinter at Saint Pats College Sports winning both the 100 and 200 metres in record time.
June 8th 1973:George Donohoe sells the Farnham Hotel to Sean Farrelly (Dublin) for £100,000
Same Week Maurice Jackson is new Chairman of Cavan UDC succeeding Tom Firzpatrick who was Chairman from 1960-1972.Paddy O Reilly (Kilnaleck) Clann Na Poblacht is new Chairman of Cavan County Council.
June 15th 1973:Death of Samuel Mills Kilmore at the age of 79.survived by his wife Bella and sons Sammy,Norman and Joe.
July 13th 1973:Tenants Association 1973:Chairman May Reilly,Vice Chair Brigid Sheridan (Owen Roe),Secretary Bridie Fay and Treasurer Kathleen Smith (Tullac Mongan).
July 20th 1973:Sudden death in Belfast of Bob Henderson MPSI Church Street at the age of 68.Native of Clones ,he qualified in 1932 and took over Jacksons Pharmacy Church Street in 1933.Prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club ,he was Captain in 1950.Member of Cumann Seanchas an Cabhain,Photographic Society.Superintendent Presbyerian Sunday School from 1940-1945.He was ordained an elder in 1947.Board of Governors Royal School and Protestant Hall.Survived by his wife Myrtle,2 daughters Rosemary and Valerie.Rev John McFall officiated at the funeral to Kilmore.Among the attendance was Bishop Moore and Dean Turkington.
July 27th 1973:T P O Reilly (Solicitor)Ballyconnell is appointed a District Justice at the age of 54.Won minor and senior all Ireland medals with Cavan.
Same Week End of Crosserlopugh’s 7 year reign as county Champions as Cootehill beat them 1-10 to 1-07.
August 3rd 1973:John Wilson is appointed shadow Minister for Education.
Same WeekEileen Maloney is appointed to Central Council Irish Red Cross.She is a member since 1969 and holds the position as senior lecturer and examiner.
August 10th 1973:Death of John M Breen MA former Professor in Saint Pats.Native of Callan County Kilkenny,he joined the staff of Saint Pats in 1923 and retired in 1955.Group leader Cavan LDF and Red Cross.Secretary and founder member of Cavan Executive Fianna Fail.he was a founder member of Cavan CYMS in 1936 and Cavan Drama Festival 1945.Survived by his wife Jennie,sons Rev Dan,Rev Sean,Kieran and Oliver,daughters Peggy and Ita.Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Glencullen to the adjoining cemetery.
Same Week Death of Brigid McConnell well known dressmaker Town Hall street at the age of 75.Native of Keeney Redhills.Funeral from the Cathedral to Drumalee Belturbet.
August 17th 1973:Mervyn Cinnamond (Pilot) makes world news as his plane is hijacked at Dubai Airport.Sige lasts for 3 days and after the passengers are released flies on to Libya where it is blown up.
August 24th 1973:Lord Brookborough dies in his sleep at the age of 85.Prime Minister of Northern Ireland since 1943 until his resignation in 1963.Former Commandent of Fermanagh branch of the B Specials.fought in World War 1 and won both the MC cross and the Croix De guerre for bravery.He was cremated and his ashes spread over his estate at Colebrooke.
August 31st 1973:Sean Walsh swims Lake Bola the coldest lake in Britain being 13,000 feet above sea level.His time for the swim was 6 hours and 58 minutes.Had swam 211 miles in training.
Same WeekTommy Donohoe representing Ieland and Ulster wins fly fishing competition and the Dan McAree cup for the heaviest fish with a trout of 13 lbs.
September 9th 1973;Noel Murtagh BA NT new Principal of Saint Felim’s Boys School.Native of Kingscourt,taught in Carickmacros,Virginia and latterly in Kilmainhamwood.He won the gold Medal in educational psychology while at UCD.
September 14th 1973:Annagh (Belturbet /Redhills) captained by Hughie McInerney beat Ramor United by 4-11 to 3-08 to win their first county Senior Championship.Record crowd of over 7,000 with record Gate Receipts of £1,607.
Same Week Brian Finlay (Mighty Avons) opens his new Record Shop-‘Musicland’ at 3 Connolly Street Phone 469.
Month long Mission in the Cathedral.The Passionist under Rev C McNiffe brother of Fr Patrick McNiff former President of Saint Pats and Parish Priest of Ballinamore.
Ray Carolan retires from inter county football.winner of Ulster senior medals in 1962,64,67 and 69.McRory Cup 1961 and 62.Ray won a record 6 Railway Cup medals with Ulster.
September 21st 1973:Brendan Corish Minister for Health appoints Tom O Connor UDC to the Board of the North Easten Health Board.Tom is the County Secretary of the Federation of Rural Workers
Same Week Rev George Simms Archbishop of Dublin delivers a fascinating and erudite lecture on Bishop Bedell on the 400th Anniversary of his death.Overflowing attendance in Farnham Hotel including Bishops Moore and McKieran.
Death in Sligo of Annie Mulvaney formerly of Annagelliffe.Survived by her son Jim.funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Walter and Michael Smith Aughaconey purchase the lease of the Avon Lounge from Ray Boylan who is leaving town.
September 28th 1973:Redhills beat Killeshandra 3-07 to 3-03 to win the County Intermediate title.
Same Week Brady Garage Cavan pay £34,000 for garage premises of PP Mooney and Co Castleknock
Death of Brigid Scott in her mid 50s Moynehall.Native of Drumcrave,she is survived by her husband Billy,son John,daughters Ann,Margaret,Frances ,Jean and Breda.Rev Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Sympathy is extended to Evelyn O Connor Rosculligan on the death of her father Patrick O Hare former Garda Tullyvin.Predeceased by his wife Veronica.Funeral from Saint Patricks Churc Cornick to new cemetery
Arthur McKenna succeeds his brother in law Greg Sheridan as Scoutmaster
October 5th 1973:Eucemenical service for Peace in Town Hall led by Bishops McMiernan and Moore.
Same Week Sudden death of Andrew Gilchriest in Clapton London at the age of 53.Corporal in Irish Army 1939-1945.Emigrated in 1954.He is survived by his wife Rita.sons David,Patrick,Martin and Peter and 1 daughter Mary.
Jerry McCarthy AIB transferred to Dublin.Former Chairman and star of the Youth soccer team.
October 12th 1973;Phil Gargan Ritz Bar wins 3 Hogan Stand tickets for the All Ireland Final in Gaels Annual Draw while Seamus Fox (treasurer) wins the £100 1st prize in County Cavan Golf Club.
Same Week Full length films in the Town hall by Xenon Cine Services London on Sundays.The screen is 14 foot wide.Last films shown in Town Hall by Ned McKiernan 1961.
Bridge Club 1973:President Dr BT Cullen,Secretary Kay Henry,Assistant Secretary Kathleen Sullivan,Treasurer Maureen McDonald and Jim Burke,Tournament Director Dermot Morgan and Captain Joan O Hanlon.
John O Connor, Mel Doherty,Bill Anderson and members of Cavan Youth Club entertain patients from Saint Davnett’s Hospital on visit to Saint Phelim’s Hospital.Attendance included George and Olive Millar,Father Des O Dowd and Tom Gawley Chairman of Cavan Branch Mental Health Association.
‘Flashpoint’ the organ of Junior Chamber Cavan printed by Blacks wins the National premier award for Junior Chamber publications.
October 19th 1973:The new Garda Siochana Band under conductress M Reilly enthralls a capacity attendance in aid of Cavan Social Serices in the Sports Centre.Father Des O Dowd Chairman returns thanks to both the Band and the audience .
Same Week Sudden death of the legendary Mae Ward Coras Point.Expert interior designer specialising in curtains and fabrics and member of ICA.Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Drumcor.
Constant power cuts as the ESB operate at 2/3 of normal capacity due to continued industrial unrest.
October 26th 1973:Mrs Chad Varch World President of the Mothers Union is guest of the Cavan Branch.There are 15,000 members in Ireland and over 500,000 worldwide.Her husband is Founder of the Samaritans
Same Week Death of Paddy Brady former goalkeeper with Cavan Harps.Spent over 30 years in Manchester.Survived by his wife Kathleen,sons Robert,Ray and Terence.3 Daughters Kathleen,Margaret and Angela.Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Nationwide power cuts continue.Industrial strike at ESB is protracted.
Benny Caffert UDC Saint Felims Place is appointed a Peace Commissioner by the Minister for Justice Paddy Cooney.
November 2nd 1973:29 year old Eamonn Cooke is appointed Town Clerk Kells county Meath.Clerical Officer with Cavan County Council,prominent member of the Arts Society and the Auxillary Fire Brigade.
Same Week Pope Paul V1 celebrates Mass in Saint John Lateran in Rome to open Holy Year while Bishop McKiernan continues to exhort families to “pray together”.
Frank and Greta Nannery open their new Roadhouse ‘The Lavey Inn.
Value added tax is introduced and the Revenue Commissioners hold a seminar in the Farnham Hotel.
Death of MJ (Joe) Mullen Mountnuggent at the age of 69.Former Chairmanof Cavan County Board GAA.Father of Maura PRO Cavan Junior Chamber.
Cavan CYMS 1973:Presient Jimmy McCormack,Chairman John McCaffrey,Vice Chairman Benny Cafferty,Secretary Bernard Johnston,Treasurer Paddy O Reilly,Committee Jim Fay,Hughie Smith,Hughie Maguire,Mickey BreslinArthur Downey and Tom Crowe,
Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Committee 1973:Pesident Rev D O Dowd,Chairman Seamus De Faoite,Secretary Maura Farrelly,Treasurer Miss M Beirne.Membership £1 now due.
November 16th 1973:Cavan Swimming Pool committee apply for planning permision to erect a swimming pool at Lurganboy on a two acre site recently purchased from the Royal School.
November 23rd 1973:Cavan Post Office defeat Dublin in Croke Park by 1-11 to 1-09 to win the All Ireland Post Office Championship.Team:Tony Coyle (Drumalee),Michael McGovern (Kilygarry),Paddy Smith (Arva)Joey Browne (Drumalee),Brendan Crowe (Killygarry),Pat Reynolds (Killehandra),Dominick Sheridan (Cavan Gaels),Jackie Sheridan (Cavan Gaels),O McCrudden (Redhills) and Seamus McCardle (Killinkere).Subs John Dalton Mulahoran for McCrudden and Hugh Reynolds (Killeshandra) for Jackie Sheridan (injured).
Same Week Sympathy is extended to Ann O Grady on the death of her father Matthew Murphy the Glen Kinsale.
Month long power cuts continue to cripple the country.
1st CYMS Mass for deceased members and friends in Saint Clare’s Church.
Brendan Toal (Fine Gael) wins the Monaghan By Election.Vacancy left by Erskine Childers the new President.
Phyllis Farris and Ray Carolan are the recipients of ‘Claim to Fame’ awards presented by the Cavanmen’s Dublin Association.
November 30th 1973:Death of Leonard Dillon Bridge Street at the age of 67.Native of Castlederg county Tyrone .Master Plasterer.Came to Cavan to work on old Vocational school in Farnham Street and later the new Cathedral.Outstanding footballer with his native Castlederg.Survived by his wife Moly,son Damian and daughters Rachael, and Eimear.Father P J Mcmanus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week:Death of Jimmy O Brien Bridge Street at the age of 90.Native of Munelta Stradone,he was a carpenter by trade .Twin brother of the late Andy.outstanding athlete with Laragh starred with his brothers on the famous tug of war teams.Member of the LDF during the Emergency.Father Des O Dowd officiated at his funeral from the Cathedral.
County Cavan Golf Club Ladies 1973:President Margaret English,Captain Ena Hickey,Vice Captain Rose Fox,Secretary Joan O Hanlon and Treasurer Kathleen Brady.
December 7th 1973:Sunningdale Agreement.Delegations from London Dublin and Belfast agree on a new ‘Council of Ireland’.Culmination of 20 months of hard work by the Northern Secretary William Whitelaw.Ian Paisley announces an immediate start to campaign to wreck the Agrrement.
Same Week Cavan is recommended as suitable location for the new Geneal Hospital in the Fitzgerald Report.Vigorous Monaghan opposition.
December 14th 1973:Dr.Michael McGinnity son of John and Josephine Bridge Street receives his BchBAo degrees at UCG.Begins his one year internship in Lisdarn on the 1st January 1974.
Same Week Congratulations to Jimmy and Mrs Little Gartbrattan celebrating their Golden Jubilee.
Town Hall concert in aid of Cavan Mental Health is very well attended starring Mary Smallhorne,Mel Doherty,Kay Lawlor,Cait Coyle,Brid Graham,Noreen Donohoe and Valerie Smith.
December 21st 1973:Sudden death of Paddy Heslin Swellan at the age of 49.Having served with the 8th Army in North Africa and Casino Italy during world War 2.returned to Cavan in 1949 and took up employment with McCarren and Company.He is survived by his wife Christe,sons John,Patrick and Michael, daughter Isabella and mother Kathleen in Norfolk England.Rev Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week: Christmas Turkey Market:600 on offer.Hens 35p while cocks were selling at 30 p per lb.
Death of Pat Leddy Rosculligan Lane.former playing member with Cavan Slashers.He is survived by his wife Rose,4 brothers Terry,James,Peter and John,1 sister Margaret (Goldrick).Funeral in Crosskeys.
Junior Chamber 1974:President Roisin Harrington,Deputy President Walter Myles,Vice President Tadgh Connolly,Treasurer JimWard,Secretary Maura McNally,PRO Maura Mullen.
January 4th 1974:Pictured are Tom Fitzpatrick and his new bride Carmel McDonald ‘Ardcarn’ Earlsvale Road who were married at the Church of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom at UCD Campus.Chief celebrant was Father John McMahon CC cousin of the groom assisted by Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan and Fr.Felim McCabe Head Chaplain Defence Forces.Beryl McDonald Bridesmaid and the Bride was given away by her brother in law Niall Whelan.Dermot Fitzpatrick was Best Man.The reception was held in the Royal Hibernian Hotel Dublin.
Same Week: Presentation to Myrtle Henderson by Denis Condon on behlf of Cavan Tidy Towns Committee.Mrs Henderson is leaving Cavan to reside in Lisburn.
Death of James Carroll College Street.He had been in failing health for sometime.Worked in McCarren’s Bacon Factory.Secretary Cavan Slashers for a number of years.Survived by his wife Rose,sons Paddy ,Gerard,daughters Tessie and Philomena.Rev AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Brendan Hannon is appointed new Area Manager for ACC Bank.He is a native of Enniscrone and is a graduate of UCG.
January 11th 1974:Charlie Donohoe is Junior Player of the Year,PJ Buggy Senior and Philip Finegan Minor.Jimmy (Inky) Sheridan just back from England is the new Team Manager .Presented with their awards at Cavan Gaels dinner in the Lakeland Hotel.
Same Week Hurricane winds and most violent storm in living memory cause2 deaths and damage estimated at £1.5 milion nationally.Berney Mastervision report 130 aerials blown down.
Peter Keoghan Jubile Terrace brother of John and native of Drumbess Ballinagh dies at the age of 65.Spent 43 year with the ESB.Rev.PJ McManus officiated at the funeral to Kilygarry.
Death of Henry Agnew Emmett Place at the age of 75.Served in the Middle East during World War 1 and fought in France during World War 2.Prisioner of War in Germany for 5 years.Distinguished member of the old Cathedral choir under Father Willie Buchanan.Played the Tuba in the Foresters Band.Predeceased by his wife Nellie 8 years ago.Henry is survived by his sons Jim,Brendan, Michael, Henry,Jackie,Ernie and Dessie and daughters Lily and Pearl.Rev.PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
January 18th 1974 Death of Margaret Burns at the age of 75.widow of Michael.Survived by her daughters Margaret,Rose and Mary,sons Johnny and Michael.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Prayers for Christian Unity in Cavan Parish Church where Bishop McKiernan preached .The following week Bishop Moore preached the homily in the Cathedral.
Death of Catherine Ruddy Bridge Street at the age of 92- widow of Phil N T.Survived by her sons Tom and Father ,daughters Sheila,Frances ,Bernadette and Kathleen.Rev PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
January 26th 1974:Boy Scouts Musical Society present ‘the Sheik of Arabee’.Starring Sean Mcmanus as the Sheik,Paddy Murray as Sam Spade,J J O Reilly as Pipes,Gene Cullivan as Castor,Peter McGinnity as Hennessy,Jim Hannon as Mrs Devine ,Sheila McKienan as Olive Devine and Patsy Lee as Jim Fogarty.
John Johnstone well known Inter county referee is made a presentation on his retirement by Alo Donohoe on behalf of Cavan Referees Association.Later John was the recipient of a further presentation from the Ulster Council.Star player with Cavan Slashers,he won 2 All Ireland Minor medals with Cavan in 1937/38.
February 1st 1974:Death of the legendary Jimmy Donohoe College Street.World’s longest serving Linotype Operator.Served the Celt for 69 years of “loyal devoted and highly skilled service”.It is estimated that he set 200,000000 words.Founder member of Cavan Angling Club,he was an expert fly fisherman.In his youth,he was a top class athlete and trained on the roads leading to the town.He won many track and cross country titles.He is survived by his son Charles (Abbey Street) and daughter Kathleen.He was predeceased by his wife Minnie 34 years ago and his daughter Maisie 5 years ago (famous ballroom dancer).Rev PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry where his colleagues in the Anglo Celt formed a guard of honour.
Same Week Cavan Swimming Pool AGM:Chairman Brendan Young,Vice Chair Michael Leddy,Treasurer Seamus McGeever,Secretary Bridgid Murray and Assistant Secretary.Frances Galligan.
Ray Dunne (28) is elected President of Macra Na Tuaithe.He is presently doing his Post graduate studies in Career Guidance at UCD.
February 8th 1974:Tragic death of Susan Connolly eldest daughter of Pee and Mary 24 Saint Brigids.Aged 16.She was killd in a traffic accident at Cornick Bridge Cootehill on Friday evening.Before leaving home she joined with the other members of the family in reciting the nightly rosary.Survived by her parents,sistersCarena(14),Julia(11),Helen(8),Ann(6) and brothers Bernard (11) ,Michael (5) and David (2).Rev PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral after 11:30 Mass on Sunday to Cullies cemetery.
Same Week Death of Charles Nelson Emmett Place at the age of 65.Funeral from Saint Brigids Killygarry to adjoing cemetery.
Same week:World Oil Crisis.Filling stations are open only from 9 am- 11 am and 4-6 pm and strict rationing applies.
Walter Myles is voted Personality of the Year by Cavan Junior Chamber.
Diocese of Kilmore contribute £3,607 to Peter’s Pence.The Pope sends his Apostolic Blessing in appreciation.
Cavan ICA celebrates its 21st Birthday with concert in Poor Clare Hall.
February 8th 1974:HL Smith is sensationally ousted from his position as Secretary of County Cavan GAA after a period in office of 37 years.Officers Chairman (new) PC Donohoe,Vice Chairman Rev Mickey McManus,Treasurer Jim McCorry,,Secretary Jimmy Smith (Crosserlough),Ulster Council Phil Smith and Frank McBrearty,Central Council TP O Reilly.The new Secretary is 35 year old Jimmy Smith from Tullyboy Crosserlough.He was captain of the 1956 county Minor team and star player in both the 1958 and 1961 Championship winning teams for Crosserlough.Team Manager Father Benny Maguire in a resignation statement read to Convention states “ In the interest of self preservation and in the knowledge that the team is in a worse position now than when I took over. I am resigning from my post as Team ManagerThe whole episode has been a shattering experience for me”
February 15th 1974:Community Games: Chairman Tony Darcy,Vice Chair Tom Caslin,Secretary Patsy Lee,Assistant Secretary Tommy Smith (Drumalee) and Treasurer Father Des O Dowd.
Same Week County Cavan Golf 1974:Captain Paddy Fleming,President Dr.BT Cullen,Vice President Dr.FPE Smith,Secretary Phil Cullivan,Assistant Sec.Dermot Morgan Treasurer Seamus Fox.
February 22nd 1974 Maurice Brady (Jnr) is new County Secretary Handball Board replacing Andy Cullen who served in the position for a period of 12 years.
Same Week Garda Sean Kerigan is promoted to sergeant and transferred from Cabra to Irishtown.Native of Lisreagh and son of Mary and the late Pat.Educated at Crubany and Cavan Vocational school.
Death of Gerry Leddy College Street at the age of 55.Like his father George he was a Master Baker in Pat McDonnells.Survived by his brothers George and Charlie,sisters Sister Louise,Sister Monica,Bernadette,Phyllis and Kitty.Rev Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
March 1st 1974 Cavanmen’s Association Dublin 1974:Chairman Packy Saunderson,Vice Chair RevP O Donohoe,Joint Secretaries Theresa Smith and Sheila Maguire,Joint Treasurers Séan McKeown and Gene Rudden,PRO Mary McCormack.
20,215 copies of the Anglo Celt are sold weekly.
March 8th 1974:Saint Pats College 1874-1974 celebrates its Centenary.Founded by Bishop Nicholas Conaty,first President Father Bernard Finegan (later Bishop of Kilmore),1st winners of the McRory Cup in 1934/35.Pesident Erskine Childers leads the tributes and Cardinal Conway presides at Centenary Mas in the Cathedral where the chief celebrant is Bishop Frank McKiernan.Lessons are read by Richard Burke (Minister for Education) and Jim McDonald.Rev Fergus Clarke on the organ while the College Choir is under the baton of Father Gerry Kearns.Rev Peter Brady MA Phd preaches the homily in which he says “his respect for the college grew as experiences of life deepened”.Rev Terence Cunningham and Father Dan Gallogly launch their book ‘Saint Patrick’s College-Centenry History’Tom Fitzpatrick plants the Centenary tree while President and Mrs Childers are pictured in the company of Father John Murphy enjoying the presentation of ‘Carousel’ by the student Musical Society.
March 15th 1974: “Senator Billy Fox is Murdered-Shocking outrage near Clones”.Aged 38 both parents dead,he lived with an uncle (Thompson Fox) at Cortubber Castleblayney.President Childers and Taioseach Liam Cosgrove lead the shocked nation in mourning .The Cabinet and members of the Oireacthas in attendance and also there was John Hume and Paddy Devlin (SDLP).
March 22nd 1974:Death of Alice Smith Ashe Street at the age of 73 ,widow of James (tailor).Survived by her sons Tommy and Jackie and daughters Alice,Eileen,Terry and Betty.Rev AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week: Pearse Gilroy Cathedral Road qualifies as a Chartered Accountant.Educated at De L:a Salle,Saint Pats and UCD where took his B Com-he is articled to Stokes Kenneddy Crowley for the last three years.
March 29th 1974:Death of Margaret (Reta) Donnolly Tierquin at the age of 56.She was employed for many years in the Elmbank Hatchery.Rev Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
April 5th 1974:Rick Lewis is Secretary of the newly formed Cavan Chess Club Phone 114.Recent results Rick Lewis beat Pat Ryan and Séan Galligan beat Fergal Donohoe.
Same Week Cavan Urban District Council:May Reilly fills the vacancy left by Timmy Murphy.Overdraft facility 1974 is £20,000.Johnny O Rourke states that “there is no refuse collection in River Street and the residents have to dispose of their rubbish in the river”!
Sudden death of Eamonn (Buttons) Brady at his residence Saint Joseph’s Drumalee at the age of 36.Star of numerous Boy scout Pantomimes both on stage and on drums in the Orchestra.Drummer in the first Boy Scouts Accordion Band of 1954.Member of the Gaels panel for first County Final of 1958 and later the successful League sides.Very meticulous worker ,he was Store and Parts Manager with Smith Motors until his recent transfer to Autorac.Survived by his wife Pauline (Nee Sheridan),4 sons Noel (12),Eamonn (10)Martin (9),Joseph(4) and daughter Pauline (3)Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry
Death of Patrick (Stick) Donohoe14 Bridge Street at the age of 70.Nativeof Roy Templeport,he was a Clerical Officer with Cavan Committee of Agruiculture.Studied Agriculture at Ballyhaise and Albert College Dublin.Joined the Garda in the 1920s and was stationed Ballinshuttle near Kinsale where he later had the misfortune to have a motor cycle accident in which he lost his leg.Later returned to Cavan and opened a public house in Bridge Street and joined the Department of Agriculture.Winner of a County Junior medal with Templeport Saint Aidans in 1922 and Intermediate and Senior in the following years.He is survived by his wife Elizabeth,sons Paddy,Harry and daughters Monica and Ann.Rev Father P J McManus assisted by Rev.Harry Ramsbottom Naas officiared at the funeral from the Cathedralto Killygarry.
Death of Liam Bogue Sawmills Dublin Road at the age of 52.Native of Drogheda.Worked in family sawmills in Drogheda and when he came to Cavan 24 years ago set up a sawmills adjacent to his residence on the Dublin Road.Prominent footballer with Owen Roe GFC Drogheda,he was Captain of County Cavan Golf Club in 1964.Prominent and active membe of the Saint Vincent De Paul and the Pionerer Total Abstinence Society.He is survived by his wife Angela,son Declan and two daughters Claire and Dympna.Rev Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
April 12th 1974:Sundrive Players Dublin win the 27th Cavan Drama Festival with their production of ‘Vivat Vivat Regina’.2nd were Ballintra while Carrigallen won the rural section.Best Producer Una Parker (Sundrive) while adjudicator was Wesley Burrowes.
Same Week Holy Year starts in the Cathedral with Father Des O Dowd celebrating Mass at which Bishop McKiernan presided.
Death of Edward Daniels Drumard House at the age of 81.Extensive farmer and member of Cavan Parish Choir for over 50 years.Survived by his ife Wilhelmina.Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to adjoing cemetery.Rev Dean Turkington presided assisted by Rev Jack Paggot England nephew of the deceased.
April 19th 1974:Dr.Tony Farrelly is elected President of the Irish Medical Organisation
Same Week: 38 students from Loreto on 1 week holiday to Paris accompanied by Sister Dominic and H Sheridan.
Death of Tommy Reilly Earlsvale Road at the age of 60.Native of Mullaloher Ballyhaise.He spent 12 years in New York and was employed locally as a barman.Survied by his wife Lily NT Corlurgan .Rev Des O Dowd assisted by Rev Brendan Bracken (family friend) officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of James Plunkett Saint Phelims Place painter and decorator.He painted many of the sets for Cavan Boy Scouts Musicals.He was a keen fisherman and active member of the Legion of Mary.Survived by his son Oliver and daughters Mary and Bridie.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
April 19th 1974:Cavan Rugby Club:Committee of 8 elected to run the affairs of the new club.Tony Dunne (Secretary),Ken Ruddock (Coach),Michael O Calaghan,Michael Crosby,PJ Carroll,Harry Hunt, and Peter Pollock.The Club have leased Tierquin.32 players later report for training and instruction on the rules of the game.Their first game is against Monaghan.
Same Week New £400,000 Voctional School opens at Drumbo There is accommodation for 510 pupilas and 27 teaching areas.The Headmaster is Ronan Rice.Students transfer by foot fom the old Vocational school at Farnham Street.There is a nationwide school bus strike.Séamus Dolan Cavan VEC calls for the Army to be brought in !
April 26th 1974:Outstanding Youth Concert in Poor Clare Concert Hall features ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘Phil the Fluter’s Ball.’Producd by Bill Henry and Tommy McCardle,the latter has just been appointed Producer of the educational programmes at RTE.
May 3rd 1974:Voluntary retirement scheme for farmers introduced by Tom Fitzpatrick (Minister for Lands).
Same Week Death of Katie Buckley at the age of 67 in London.Merchant Family ,she was a familiar sight as a Hawker at Football matches etc in Brefni Park.Survived by her sons Paddy,Barney,Simon,Jimmy and Cosa and 3 daughters Joan,Rose Ann and Kitty.
Same Week:Death of Patrick Monaghan 13 Lakeview.Survived by his wife Elizabeth,2 sons John and Francis and 2 daughters Mary Ann and Kathleen.Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Jim Sheridan former star with Cavan Shamrocks captains Finn Harps to a 3-1 victory in FAI Cup Final.Huge crowds at Bus Office on Monday to greet the team on their triumphant journey home to Donegal.
10th May 1974:Pearse Gilroy,Oliver Leddy and Gareth O Reilly star for UCD in their All Ireland Club Final replay victory over Clann Na Gael from Armagh.
Same Week:Frank O Rourke late of the Market Square is appointed Chief General Manager Bank of Ireland.Son of Frank and Theresa,he joined the Bank in 1950.
Death of Edward (‘Bates’) McEvoy at the age of 68.served in British Army during World War 2.Dedicated member of the Total Absitinence Asociation.Survived by his wife Josephine,3 sons Gerry,Tommy and Edward and 3 daughters Tony,Anne and Kathleen.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Fianna Fail candidiates for Local elections 1974:May Reilly,Paddy Conaty,Brian Sullivan,Frank Ellis and Packy Smith (Highfield Road).
Jim Kelly,Joe Duffy and Tommy Reilly are the recipients of a presentation on their retirement from their colleagues in the Fire Brigade at a well attended function n he Lakeland.
NITRO Officers 1974:Chairman Séamus Fay,Vice Chair Paddy McCormack,Secretary Clare Conroy,Assistant Secretary Helena Muray, Treasurer Tom Caslin and PRO Barry Hughes.
May 17th 1974:Leggykelly Inn is blown up by mask raiders..Patrick O Reilly only purchased the premises n June last year from Bertie Reilly for a sum of £36,700.His wife Sarah and children Ann (12),Patrick (9) and Vincent (7) were ordered from their beds and made their escape by foot.
May 24th 1974: “Horror of the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings”.6 killed in Monaghan while there were many casualties.Friday evening bomb went off without any warning in ‘Greacen’s Bar’ killing the few people on the premises.
Same Week:Old Technical school sold to Cavan County Council for £24,000.Mrs E Tierney has been granted her caretaker premises for the duration of her lifetime.
Paddy Smith (Abbey Printers) and Steve Duggan (Sports Centre) join forces to form an auctioneering business.
Death of Edith Noble Wolfe Tone Street.Member of an old respected Protestant family.Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
May 31st 1974:Norbertine Fathers celebrate the 50 years of their return to Kilnacrott.Away from Ireland over 400 years until Bishop Finegan invited them to set up a House at Kilnacrott in 1924.
Same Week:Cavan Post Office lose their All Ireland title at the first hurdle beaten by Castlebar 4-8 to 3-8 in first round in Breffni Park.
Cottehill beat Cavan Gaels 3-9 to 2-7 in 1973 Senior League Final.The Gaels lost the title after a 50 from Tom Kissane found its way to the net.Gate receipts for the Final were £90.Cavan Gaels:Aidan Elliott,Noel Galligan,Jim Fay,Frank Glancy,Louis Blessing,John McNamara,Eugene Reilly,JJ Reilly(Capt),Oliver Galligan,PJ Carroll,Haulie Reilly,Charlie Donohoe,John Cullen,Gabriel Kelly and Philip Murray.Sub Dominic Sheridan for Cullen (injured).Gael’s scorers PJ Carroll and Haulie Reilly 1-1 each,Gabriel Kelly 0-2,Phil Murray,Oliver Galligan and Charlie Donohoe 0-1 each
June 7th 1974:Work commences on the £150,000 John Sullivan Home.The Nursing Home will cater for 40 residents and 20 non residents.
Same Week Tom Fitzpatrick (Minister for Lands) unveils the development Plan for Killykeen which will cost £100,000.
Death of Michael McEntee Saint Phelims Place .Cavan County Council lorry driver in road traffic accident with school bus.Second tragedy to befall the family in the space of 12 months,his son Noel was also killed last June (1973).Michael McEntee was 52 and is survived by his wife ,3 sons Tom,Mickey Joe and Allen,2 daughters Aggie and Margaret.
Death of Mary Joe Hewitt Crubany at the age of 96.Native of Leitrim. Widow of Robert,survived by her sons Joe and Jimmy.Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
June 14th 1974 The Minister for Justice Paddy Cooney has appointed Paddy O Reilly 85 Church Street a Peace Commissioner
Same Week 150 pupils from De La sale enjoy a tour of Connemara in beautiful weather after having a dip in Galway’s new Sports Complex Leisureland Salthill
Patrick Blesing son of Louis and Susan is appointed manager of Alan King’s Fashion store Dublin.Patrick did his apprenticeship with Brendan Young.
Death of Mary Brady Saint Phelim’s Place.very popular old resident.Survived by her two sons Paddy,Sean,daughters Rita,Moya and Collete.Only two months ago her son Eamonn died suddenly.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Cavan swimmers qualify for Community Games Finals after winning gold medals at the County title at Longford swimming pool.Maureen Cosgrove,Millicient Cosgrove,Deidre O Dwyer,Sean McDermott,Steve McGrath,Paddy Maloney,Finnola Maloney
June 21st 1974 Local Elections Cavan Urban Council Electorate .total valid poll 1519 quota 152.First Count Benny Cafferty (Fine Gael) 61,Packy Clail (Independent)38,Paddy Conaty Snr (Fianna Fail)127,Frank Ellis (Fiann Fail) 29,Maurice Jackson (Independent)121,Benny Little (Sinn Fein) 78,Dr Eamonn McDwyer (Fianna Fail) 114,Joe McGovern (Clann Na Poblacht) 61,Annie Murray (Fne Gael) 127,Andy O Brien (Fine Gael)176 (Elected),Tom O Connor (Labour) 88,Johnny O Rourke (Labour) 109,May Reilly (Fiann Fail)141,Paddy O Reilly (Fine Gael) 120,Packy Smith (Fianna Fail) 40,Brian Sullivan (Fiana Fail) 87.Elected to Council are Senator Andy O Brien,Paddy Conaty,Maurice Jackson,Paddy O Reilly,Dr Eamonn McDwyer,May Reilly,Annie Murray,Johnny O Rourke and Tom O Connor.Joe McGovern and Benny Cafferty lose their seats to Eamonn McDwyer and Annie Murray.Brian Sullivan just failed to take the last seat from Tom O Connor by 9 votes despite a recount by the Returning Officer Sean Leddy.Packy Clail and Frank Ellis lost their deposits of £5 not having reached a 1/3 of the quota on elimination.
Cavan County Council (Cavan electoral area)Total Poll 8,240 quota 1,014.First Count Vincent Bartley (Fiann Fail) 530,Andrew Boylan (Fine Gael) 602,Charlie Boylan (Sinn Fein)744,Tom Brady (Aontacht Eireann) 50,J Cassidy(Fiann Fail)241,Paddy Conaty (Fiann Fail)768,JC Lord (Independent)601,PJ Masterson (Fianna Fail)599,Andy O Brien (Fine Gael)1,102,Tom O Connor (Labour)331,Matt O Reilly (Clann Na Poblact)544,Paddy Reilly (Fine Gael) 647,Brian Rudden (Fianna Fail)579,A Sexton (Fine Gael)148.Andy O Brien,Paddy Conaty,Charlie Boylan,Andrew Boylan,PJ Masterson,Paddy Reilly and Brian Rudden elected.
Death of James Smith Carrickane at the age of 60.Native of Milltown,ambulance driver at saint Felims since 1948.Survived by his wife Annie,3 daughters Mary,Collette and Breda.Funeral from the cathedral to Killygarry.
Father Bernard Colins is appointed Mosignor by Cardinal Timothy Manning Archbishop of Los Angeles.Monsignor Collins ordained for Los Angeles in 1929.
June 28th 1974 Death of Jimmy Carmichael Tullac Mongan at 52.Driver with the Department of Posts and Telegraphs.Gifted violin player and vocalist ,he was a regular in Rehills of Bridge Street for many years where he often accompanied his brother in law John McCaffrey on the violin.Keen fisherman and very interested in all sports.Survived by his wife 8 sons Peter John,Jim,Joe,Noel,Brian,Brendan,Dermot and daughters Patricia,Annie,Margaret,Geraldine,Karen, and Josephine.Funeral from the Cathedral to Drumcor.
Same Week Death of Jack Gray Drumullen at the age of 78.Worked in McCarrens as a pork butcher for 50 years and fought in World War 1 with his two brothers Bobby and Shady.Outstanding goalkeeper in his youth,he played for both the soccer and gaelic teams.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Church Gate Collection for Gorta raises £174-55
Deputation from Tenants Association to Co Secretary Peter Hayden are assured that playgrounds will be provided at Tullac Mongan,Saint Phelims Place and Saint Patricks Terrace.Members of Deputation May Reilly,Mary Keoghan,Annie McKiernan and Bridie Fay
July 5th 1974:Death of Elizabeth Carmichael Farnham at the age of 89.son James well known fruit merchant and violinist only died last Sunday week..Funeral from Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Same Week:Tragic death in train accident of Aidan Madden former Fire Chief (1950-1957) with Cavan County Council.Survived by his wife Noreen and son Louis.Funeral to his native Kiltimagh.
Betty Hickey sells two winning tickets in Hospital Sweepstake.The tickets have consecutive numbers!
July 12th 1974:.Paul Smith (pictured) son of Colm and Mrs Smith 95 Bridge Street Cootehill qualifies as a Doctor at UCD.
Same Week Na Piarsaigh captained by Francis Goodeman win the inaugural Under 16 Parish Final beating Craobh Rua (captained by Michael Graham) 3-04-to 0-6 hosted by Cavan Gaels.Trophy and set of medals presented to the victorious team by Bishop Frank McKiernan.Na Piarsaigh:Greg GomanJoe Mullery,Greg Conlon,Hughie Murray,Brian Cullen,Michael Flanagan,Francis Goodeman (Capt),Sean McKiernan,Don Mulligan,Liam Henry,Tommy Fay,Gerry Clarke and Martin Sorahan..Referee Michéal Greenan (Drumalee).
Youth Club 5 a side tournament all entries to Jimmy Fox or Donney Kenneddy.
July 19th 1974:Death of the legendary Jack Smallhorne 31 Coleman Road at the age of 67.Father was a Station Master in Float County Westmeath where Jack was born in 1907.Played club football with Saint Mary’s Granard,Crosserlough,Innishowen,Ballybay and Carrick on Shannon.Outstanding member of the Cavan All Ireland winning teams of 1933/1935.Latterly staunch,reliable member of Cavan Gaels Committee-he was a common feature of the Bingo sessions on a Friday night.Courteous and efficient official with CIE,Jack served in Donegal with the Irish Army during the Emergency.He is survived by his wife Mary,2 brothers James and Michael,2 sisters Ettie andMollie..His only son Paddy was killed in a road traffic accident on the main Cavan/Dublin road in 1966.Rev Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Ballybay.
Same Week:Simon O Hanlon (pictured)‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road is conferred with his Bachelor of Comerce degree at Trinity College.
July 26th 1974:Sudden death of Tom Hickey at the age of 57.Native of the town. Son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hickey Main Street.Educated at Saint Patrick’s College,qualified as a Dentist at the Royal College of Surgeons Dublin in 1941.During the Emergency Tom served in the Army Medical Corps.He was a founder member of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis club and Producer of their record breaking outstanding Pantomimes 1949-1956 :Member of the Committee of Cavan Drama Festival of which he was Treasurer for a number of years.Past Capain and Treasurer of County Cavan Golf Club.He was a founder member of Cavan Credit Union and both himself and his wife Ena played a pivotal role in establishing the movement in Cavan.Leading campaigner for the location of a General Hospital in Cavan.Tom was a vociferous and influential member on behalf of Cavan on the NEHB.He is survived by his wife Ena,sons Joseph,Albert and Xavier and daughters Una and Marie.Rev PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Marie Linehan (pictured) Farnham Street daughter of Dr.Con and Mrs Linehan receives her SRN at Saint Vincents Elm Park Hospital Dublin.
Concern Church Gate Collection amounts to £147
Father PJ Gargan Adm is the recipient of a car radio from the Church of Ireland Select Vestry at a function in the Derragara Inn to mark the Silver Jubilee of his ordination while the Boy Scouts present Father Torlac with a gold wrist watch to mark his Silver Jubilee.
August 2nd 1974:Dr.John B Sullivan will commence practice at 33 Church Street (Phone 62) from next Tuesday August 6th.He has just started a practice in Ballinagh.
Same Week:Miraculous escape by Eugene May and Father Tommy Monaghan as PA’s chimney crashes through their roof.
Richard Nixon President of the USA announces his resignation following revealations in the Watergate affair.
Death in Chesterfield of Seamus Smith College Street at the age of 52.He was 21 years in England and is survived by his brothers JP and Peter Post Office Ballinagh and Laura Crossan College Street.
Over 100 attend Water Safety classes at Annagh Lake where the tutors were Beatrice Maloney,Amelia Crowe and Mrs Seamus Kelly.A collection of the town to defray expenses realised £54.
Cavan Minors beat Derry 3-09 to 1-04 to win the Ulster Championship in Clones.The Senior game between Down and Donegal ended in a draw.Cavan will now play London at Croke Park in the Quarter Final.Cavan:Frank Maguire,Christy McCutcheon,Damien Sheridan,Ray Cullivan,Robbie McDermott,Matt Rudden,Martin Brady,Paddy McNamee,Sean Brady,Owen Martin,Pauric Martin,Philip Finegan,Brendan Donohoe and Tony Brady.Subs Hubert Conaty for Robbie McDermott and Sean Carney forTony Brady.A jubiliant Tommy Kelly Secretary of The Minor Board stated that he was always confident since the Minor Legue that this team would win the Ulster Championship.
September 21st 1974:Private Coach Hire Committee 1974:Chairman Frank McConnell,Secretary Benny Hannigan and Treasurer James G Martin.
Tom and Kathleen Wilson launch the new American Bar.Tom is anative of Moynalty county Meath while Kathleen is from Mohill County Leitrim.they have 6 girls and 1 boy and have extensive experience in the bar and catering trade having spent 17 years in England.
September 28th 1974:Greg and Dominic Sheridan representing Cavan are pipped in the All Ireland Junior Doubles Handball Final 21-20,17-21 and 17-21
Same Week Sympathy is extended to Mrs Phyllis O Neill Keadue on the death of her father Michael Moran Eslin Bridge Leitrim
Death of Elizabeth Coughlan Farnham Road at the age of 91.She was mother of PV former CAO Cavan.Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Frank Glancy is promoted to the rank of sergeant Garda SiochanaNative of Cortubber Carrick on Shannon,joined the force in 1965.He is a star defender with Cavan Gaels
October 4th 1974:Funeral of Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral.Born on March 15th 1892,he was a native of Derrynoose county Armagh and was Bishop of Kilmore from 1950-1972.Bishop Frank McKiernan the main celebrant also present were 18 Bishops.The Papal Nuncio Doctor Alibrandi presided.In his homily Bishop McKiernan stated “Bishop Quinn was truly a humble and holy man,may God have mercy on his gentle soul”.His motto was ‘Soli Deo’ (To God Alone is Glory Due).He is buried adjacent to the front door of the Cathedral.
Same Week Death of Michael Walsh 20 Wole Tone street at the age of 70 after a brief illness.Old respected resident,he was predeceased b his wife Mary 9 years ago.Served in the Irish Army during the emergency.he is survived by his son Séan the well known long distance swimmer.Father Felim Kelly officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
DermotHealy aged 26 wins the Hennessy prize and £100 for Literature with his short story set in County Roscommon ‘First snow of the year’
October 11th 1974:Sudden death of Ned Kinsella College Street at the age of 74.Native of Keady County Armagh.Served on the old Cavan /Clones GNR railway for 47 years and later spent 6 years driving the Dublin/Belfast express with CIE.Came to Cavan in 1940 on transfer from Clones.Long time loyal and meticulous Caretaker of Cavan CYM.Survived by his wife Josephine.Sons Gerry ,Teddy ,Liam,Peter John,Pat and Séamus,daughters Sister Jacinta,Betty,Maureen,Bernadette,Anne and Kitty.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Death of Terry Sheridan Creighan at the age of 76.Funeral from the Cathedral to Drumavaddy.
Patrick Myler former Cavan Asistant County Engineer is appointed County Engineer in Laois.
October 18th 1974:Father Torlac O Reilly is appointed Curate in Swanlinbarr.Over 400 attend farewell social and presentation in the Lakeland by Cavan Boy Scouts while Father AB McGrath is the new Parish Prist of Castletara and is replaced in the Presbytery by Father Peter McPartland.
October 25th 1974:Death of Tommy O Donnel 17 Breffni Terrace at the age of 64.Native of Carrick on Suir County Tipperary.Prominent member of the Slashers and County hurling teams of the 1930s.Attached to 5th Battalion Irish Army based in Collins Barracks Dublin,Tommy was an outstanding boxer and won may of the All Army titles in his youth.Employed by Cavan Urban Council for 36 years,Tommy was one of nature’s gentlemen making light of his deafness handicap.Survived by his wife Rose,sons Tommy,Oliver,daughters Rosaleen,Kathleen.Father Harvey presided at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week Death of Cecil Hamilton Dawson Keadue Lodge.member of an old and respected Cavan family,his late father was a Veterinary Surgeon in the town.Survived by his brothersJimmy,Stanley,Harry and sister Ada.Funeral from Cavan Presbyerian Church to New cemetery.
Congratulations to Joseph Scanlon son of Maureen and Jim Francis Street new Army Officer.Received his commission at Custom Barracks Atlone from Paddy Donegan Minister for Defence.Joseph is a second year Enineering student at UCG.
November 1st 1974:Cavan CYMS 1974/1975:President Benny Cafferty and Jimmy McCormack,Chairman John McCaffrey,Vice Chair Edward Sharkey,Treasurer Paddy O Reilly.Committee:Francis Ellis,Christy Smith,Bernard Sharkey,Gerry Pryce,Bernard Johnston,Oliver Malone,Francis Cosgrove,Declan Keoghan,John Murray,Gerard McCaffrey,Joey Jackson.Chaplain Father Des O Dowd.
Sympathy to Bill Allen Saint Phelims Place on the death of his sister Peggy at the age of 49 in Carrickmacross.
Matt Donnolly (Tierquin),Noel Barrett and Patsy Smith (Poles) are among the Council drivers receiving medals and certificates for 5 year accident free driving with Cavan County Council
November 8th 1974:Sudeen death of Hughie Doonan Fairview at the age of 46.Lifetime service to Cavan UDC.Noted footballer with Harps and Cavan Gaels.It was Hughie who suggested that the new team be called ‘Gael and Cabhain’ at the famous founding meeting in Town Hall in February 1957.Survived by his wife Sarah,5 sons and 6 daughters.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week Death of Robert Loonam Emmett Place at the age of 68.Native of Athlone where both his parents were teachers.Esteemed member of the Post Office Engineering Section for over 50 years.He is survived by his wife Margaret,sons Barney,Roger,Anthony and Austin and daughters May,Kathleen Frances,Caroline Margaret, and Alacoque,Funeral from the Cthedral to Athlone.
Death of Molly McGurk College Street at the age of 81.Leading member of the old Cathedral Choir under Father Willie Buchanan.She sang and entertained at numerous shows both in the parish and further a field.Survived by 2 sisters Anne Duffy and Chrissie.Rev PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
November 15th 1974 Sudden death of Benny Cafferty Saint Phelims Place at the age of 61.member of Cavan Urban Council for 14 years.Prominent member of Cavan CYMS elected Pesident only a couple of weeks ago.Member of the Committee of Cavan Gaels.Employed as salesman with McCarren’s whom he served faithfully for 42 years.Active member of the ITGWU.Cavan Urban Council adjourned their monthly meeting having passed a vote of sympathy with the family.He is survived by his wife Ann,son Hugo,daughters Josephine and Anna.Rev Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week President Erskine Childers dies suddenly following impassioned and emotional address to Irish Medical Association on the over prescribing of tranquillisers.Lying in State in St Patrick Hall for 3 days .Over 80,000 filed past the coffin to pay their respects.Among thos present at the funeral were King Bauodin of Belgium,Harold Wilson (British Prime Minister) and the French Premier Jacques Chuirac.Erskine Childers was laid to rest in Roundwood County Wicklow.
Same Week Newly formed Cavan Rugby Club draw with Mullingar.Team:Michael O Callaghan,David Small,Michael Flynn,Brian Lee,PJ Carroll,Joe Fletcher,Eamonn Hartmann,J Trearty,Richard Graham,Pat Begley,Mchael Johnstone,Ned O Hara,Jim Lyndsey,Peter Polock (Capt) and Joey O Keefe.
Disaapearance of Lord Lucan (Richard John Bingham) following the death of children’s nanny and assault on Lady Lucan
Cavan Drama Festival Committee 1974/1975:President Rev PJ Mcmanus,ChairmanBill Henry,Vice Chair Brian Sullivan,Treasurer Pauline Flanagan and Secretary Sarah Cullen.
November22nd 1974:Tragic death of Jack McCann adjacent to his home at Moynehall.Aged 73,Jack was a carpenter by trade and noted musician.Member of the old Confraternity Brass and Reed Band.Latter years star of the ‘Wild Rovers ‘ballad group.Survived by his brothers Eddie and Tommy , sisters Sarah Josephine.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Death of Ellen Sheridan at the age of 91 at the residence of her daughter Brid Farnham Road.Funeral from the Cathedral to Ballinagh.
Presentration on his retirement to Surgeon Paddy Maloney by the Cavan Branch Irish Medical Association.
Cavan Chamber of Commrce 1974:Oficers Elected President Michael Smith (Oakvale),Vice President Seamus Fox,Secretary Michael Kilroy,Treasurer Leo McDonald,
Cavan UDC strike a Rate of £7-70 in the pound an increase of £1.71
November 29th 1974:Loreto College Musical Society present ‘Salad Days’ in College Music Hall.
Same Week:Memorial service for Erskine Childres in Cavan Parish Church.Bishop Moore preached the sermon while the service was conducted by Dean Turkington and Rev George Millar.
December 6th 1974:Petrol shoots up by 14p a gallon to 65p a gallon.50 mile speed limit imposed and Winter time is abolished until the end of the fuel crisis.
Same Week Tommy Smyth captains Butlersbridge to Junior Championship success,beating Mullahoran 2-04 to 0-04 in the Final in Breffni Park.Exciting game in heavy underfoot conditions.the Bridge made certain of victory with late penalty.Butlersbridge:Niall Sheridan,B Reilly,Ray Dunne,Tommy Smith,Philip Dunne,Oliver Sheridan,Sean Leddy,Oliver Leddy,Brian McEntee,Terry Leddy,TP Leddy,Martin Fitzpatrick,J Browne,Eamonn Reilly and Johnny Cusack.sub Gerry McGerty for Oliver Sheridan (njured).
Annie Brady retires after44 years service as Supervisor Cavan Telephone Exchange.Served in Dublin,Portlaoise,Clones,Drogheda and Ballybay before returning to Cavan
Marriage Advisory Service set up for Diocese of Kilmore with headquarters at ‘Cana House’ Phone Cavan 80.Twelve married men and women have completed an 18 month course in preparation for the work.
Death of John Carroll,native of College Street at the age of 54 in Wellington New Zealand.Native of College Street.retired Sergeant in New Zealand Army.Uncle of Paddy,Gerard and PJ Carroll.
Death of John Hannigan Earlsvale Road at the age of 49.Native of Ashfield Cootehill.Prominent member of Cavan Parish Council.He was legal assistant with Cavan County Council.He is survived by his wife Eileen and daughters Mary and Cathriona.Father Peter McPartland officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Kill.
Blessed Oliver Plunkett is proclaimed a Saint in Rome by Pope Paul 6.He is the first Irish saint for over 700 years.
December 13th 1974:Swanlinbar Church is wrecked by a bomb.Pictured is the recently appointed curate Father Torlac O Reilly examining the damage.
Same Week Death of Phil Lee Behey.Outstanding gaelic footballer with Behey Benburbs and Drumalee.Survived by his wife Ellen and son Pat.Funeral from Saint Brigids Church Killygary to the adjoining cemetery
December 20th 1974:7thAnnual Christmas swim.Sean McManus presents certificates for 7 years participation to Sean Walsh,Clive Jenkins and T Ryan (Dublin) while Sean McCann receives a certificate for 5 years.
Same Week Death of Peter McDwyer Belturbet.Qualified as a solicitor in 1933.County Registrar December 1957.Founder member of Belturbet Show,Feis Erne,Irish Waterways.Past President of Saint Pat’s PPU.Founder member of Cumann Seanchais Breifne.Survived by his wife Ena ,daughters Patricia,Keyna and N Archer SRN,sons Peter Damian,Raymond,Eamonn,Tommy and Dennis.Rev James Carroll officiated at the funeral from the Curch of the Immaculate Conception to Drumalee cemetery.
Junior Chamber 1975:President Walter Myles,Vice Pesident Roisin Harrington,Deputy President Ray McDywer,Secretary Sheila McGinnity,Treasurer Pat Clarke,PRO Maura Mullen.
Inauguration of Cearbhaill O Dallaigh as the 5th President of Ireland.All schools in the Parish are closed for the occasion.
January 3rd 1975:7th Christmas Swim “13 brave bodies immerse themselves and were left gasping.Water tempreture 46% F”
Same Week:Twin sisters Kathleen and Bernadette Watters from Cavan Road Ballyhaise pass their final SRN exams at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Clonsilla.
Surgeon Paddy Maloney is made a presentation on his retirement by the Cavan Legal Profession,Cavan Bridge Club,NEHB and Cavan County Council at function in the Farnham Hotel.
IRA Christmas Cesefire is extended by 14 days.
Death of Sister Mary Paschal Poor Clare Convent at the age of 82.Native of Tullamore.Bishop McKiernan officiated at the funeral on Christmas Day from the Poor Clare chapel to the Convent cemetery.
Father Felim Kelly assisted by Father Joe O Hanlon celebrates Mass for Peace in the Cathedral on New Years Day.Father Des O Dowd conducted the choir while Maisie Magee was on the organ.
48 hour Christmas fast by members of Cavan Youth Club raises £275 for charity.Participants (48 hours) Seamus Henry,Tony Flanagan,Michael Lee,Dominick Mulligan and Mchael Flanagan.Fasting for 24 hours were Jane Kennedy,Yvonne Sheridan,Mary Burke,Marie Farrell,Ann McEntee and Maura Byrne.
January 10th 1975:Sinéad Béan D Velera dies at the age of 96. “Great and gentle soul.”
Same Week: Paddy Conaty is made a presentation by his friends in Fianna Fáil to mark 25 years as a public representative.Brian Lenihan makes the presentation and also in attendance are John Wilson TD,Jimmy Leonard TD and Senator Seamus Dolan.
Cavan Gaels Senior player of the year is P J Carroll,while Brian Cullen is the Minor and Berni Quinn the Junior player of the year.
January 17th 1975:Death of Nellie Clarke Mill House Swellan at the age of 69.Survived by her brother Tommy,sisters Annie and Lizzie.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week:Launch of Gene Stuart and the Homesteaders managed by Peter Smith ex Mighty Avon. Ballyhaise.Featuring Pat Hamill,Declan Nerney,Gerry Walsh,Brian McCormack (Trumpet),John McCafferty and Billy (Drums).making their debut in the Sports Centre Cavan on Friday January 17th 1975.
Tom Fitzpatrick Minister for Lands is re-elected National Chairman of Fine Gael.
Cavan CYMS beat Killeshandra 4 games to 1 in Snooker challenge in Hut.winners are Phelim Coffey,Bernard Sharkey,Martin Jermyn,C Smith,Gerry McCaffrey was a narrow loser.
Finbar O Mahony is appointed Manager of Ulster Bank Cavan in succession to Sam Mullen. Native of Bantry County Cork,Finbar was educated at Saint Columbs College Derry.
Boy Scouts Pantomime ‘The Green Pound’ stars Sean McManus (King of Eldorado),Susan Coyle (Queen of Eldorado),Pauline Flanagan (Doll),Charlie Donohoe (Count Cash),Cait Coyle (Honey),Carmel Duggan (Princess Belle),Tom Caslin (Duke Casino),Peter McGinnity (Captain),Sěamus McCormack(Boo),Richie Casiddy (Second Soldier),Jim Hannon (Studs)Gene Cullivan (Sugar Daddy),Sěan Fagan (Earl),Terry O Connor (Brooder),JJ Reilly (Whalebone),Aindreas McEntee(Gunner),Alexis Sheridan (Zero),Dolores Connolly (Ma) and Gerry McCarthy (1st Soldier).
January 31st 1975:Swimming Pool deputation to Cavan County Council led by Brendan Young accompanied by Michael Leddy and Frances Galligan state.(1)The swimming pool will be situated 1 mile from town centre,(2) 10 minutes from farthest school,(3)Ideally situated beside a recreational centre catering for other sports and activities,(4) voluntary committee will pay £12,000 or 20% of the cost of erecting the pool and (5) be managed,owned and maintained by the Local Authority.After John Cassidy (County Manager) stated that the project would cost a further rise of 7p in the pound on the Rates,a decision was postponed for further consultation.
Same Week:Death of James (Spud) Murphy at the age of 69 at his residence 26 Tullac Mongan.outstanding hurler with Cavan Slashers.played competitive badminton and hurling for the County.Came to Cavan in late 1920s as a member of the Irish Army. “he won the respect and admiration of everyone for his gentlemanly behaviour both on and off the field of play”.His old colleague Tom O Donnell of 17 Breffni only died a few months ago.He is survived by his wife Annie ,17children Phillip,Jimmy,Timmy,Patrick,Terry,Thomas,Eamonn,Jack,Joseph,Michael,Mary,Rose,Valerie,Anna,Adele,Lynda and Theresa.Rev Father Felim Kelly officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killgarry.
Maura Fay daughter of Gerard VS and Lyla late of Moynehall House on holiday from Winyard Tasmania Australia with old family friend Joe McGovern UDC Church Street.
February 7th 1975:Death of Mary Crowe Wolfe Tone Street sister of Kate Malone ‘Gaelic Bar’ and Nellie Crowe Church Street.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Death of Eileen (Nelly) Lee Saint Brigids Terrace at the age of 73.Spent most of her life in Carrick on Shannon.Sister of Phil Ashe Street and Susan Connolly Saint Brigids Terrace.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
February 14th 1975:Sudden death of Surgeon Bertie Cullen at the age of 84.He had just returned from his weekly Bridge Club session.He was House Physician in Saint Phelims Hospital “He cured as much by his calm mild manner as by the aid of pills”.Unique distinction of being the last Captain of County Cavan Golf Club in Killynebber and the 1st Captain in Drumelis in 1920.Played off single handicap and in match play he was always the man to beat.President of the Club since 1957.Represented Ireland and Ulster at Angling and “was as well known on Lough Levin as he was on Sheelin”.Founder member and President of Cavan Bridge Club-great ability ,he derived much pleasure from the game of Bridge.Bishop Frank McKiernan presided at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral at which the chief celebrant was Dr Cullen’s son Dom Celestine Cullen OSB (Headmaster of Glenstal) assisted by Father P J McManus Adm.He is survived by his wife Maura,sons Dom Celestine,Dr Barry,Dr Niall and Maurice.daughters Rosemary and Mary.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week Death of Gerry Kelly Connolly Street at the age of 81.Printing engineer in the Anglo Celt for 62 years.Outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers.Won a senior County Championship medal in 1917.His jousts with John (‘The Horse’ ) Reilly from Cornafean were legendary.Finished his playing career with Cavan Harps.Gerry took an active part in the fight for Independence and was a life long member of Fiann Fail.Member of Cavan Urban Council.He was Chairman on 2 occasions.Keen angler,Gery was a household name on such diverse patches as ‘Smutty’s Hole’,Laragh,Ball Alley,Annalee and Ballynarry.Gerry is suvived by his brothers Fred and Jim,sisters Mrs Egan and Molly.His colleagues in the Anglo Celt and Fiann Fail formed a guard of honour and the coffin was draped in the tricolour.Father Harvey officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
February 14th 1975:Eva Bonney of Saint Felim’ Place is one of three girls from the Department of Posts and Telegraphs in charge of telephone lines for the 1st EEC Foreign Ministers meeting in Dublin Castle.Eva is an area supervisor in the Department.
Same Week:Tommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg of the Times Showband win the National Song Contest with ‘That’s What Friends Are For’.First contest to be televised in colour.Tommy and Jimmy natives of Cootehill wrote,composed and sung their own composition.
Death of Jack Morris Plumber and Electrician 14 Main Street at the age of 80.Well known Plumbing Contractors.The firm was set up in Cavan in the 1850s.He qualified as a Sanitary Engineer and Plumber at athe age of 22 in 1916.They wired the Farnham Hotel for electricity in 1910 installing a generator.Jack was a membe of the Select Vestry Church of Ireland and trustee of the Protestant Hall.He is survived by his wife and family and brother Harry and sister Pearl.Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
Death of Annie McCabe at the age of 64 Earlsvale Road.Native of Drumgoon.Distinguished member of the nursing profession.She is survived by her brother Sonny,sisters Bridget,Sue and Margaret.Father Tom Harvey officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Kill.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhain 1975:President Doreen Gaffney,Secretary Bridie Galligan,Treasurer Joe Baxter and Dance Director Séamus De Faoite.
Patricia Fannin from Drung (sister of Dorothy Anderson) is awarded her SRN at Ards Hospital Newtownards.She was 1st in the recent Maternity Medical examination.
Harry O Connell is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club.By a coinncidence his sister Mrs Michael Walsh is Captain in Dundalk.Daragh Smith succeeds the late Bertie Cullen as President of County Cavan Golf Club and by another coincidence his wife Una is elected Lady President.
February 21st 1975:In protest at the treatment of prisioners in Portlaoise, members of Kevin Street Sinn Féin try to take over the Post Office.In the belief that it was a raid Noel Finn grapples with the intruders and all cash and documents are protected and safe.Noel is a well known member of the recently reformed Cavan Rugby Club.
Same Week:Cavan CYMS Snooker Finals.Junior Gerard O Donnell beats John Murray 87-42 and 72-56 while in the Senior Final Jim Fay beats Martin Jermyn 86-9,33-63 and 70-39.
Michael Leddy is elected Chairman of the Ulster Handball Board.Andy Cullen is the new Secretary.
February 28th 1975:Joe Hickey son of the late Tom and Ena Church Street is appointed Catering Officer in Saint Phelims Hospital.He trained at Shannon Airport Hotel and has worked in Dublin,London and New York.He comes to Saint Phelim’s from Saint Josephs Hospital in Limerick where he filled a similar role.
Death of Thomas Maloney Glasdrummond.took part in the War of Independence.Survived by his sons Packie,Sean and Bennie and daughters Annie,Mollie and Peggy.Rev Felim Kelly presided at the funeral from Killygarry to the adjoing cemetery.
Death of Paddy Martin Church Stret at the age of 58.Native of Cootehill,he was a conductor on the buses before coming to Cavan as Parcel Manager. “Cheerful disposition and friendly nature endered him to all who had the pleasure of dealing with him”.He is survived by his wife Kitty and daughters Frances,Kathleen and Patricia.Father Peter McPartland assisted by Monsignor Thomas Brady (brother in law) officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
March 7th 1975:Dr. Conor Cruise O Brien Minister for Posts and Telegraphs opens the new Cavan automatic exchange which cost £500,000 to install.The area code for Cavan and Butlersbridge is 049.
Same Week Father Dan Gallogly delivers lecture on Cavan through the eyes of the Anglo Celt 1865-1875.The Celt first appeared in 1846 owned by John F O Hanlon great grandfather of Johnny O Hanlon the present Editor.The 1871.census reveal that 30% of the inhabitants were illiterate,there were 337 national schools attended by 18,550 children.Only 304 attended post primary in Royal School or Saint Augustines Academy Farnham Street.The population of county Cavan in 1871 was 140,725 a drop of 10,000 on the previous ten years.80% were Roman Catholic which enjoyed a great revival under Bishop Nicholas Conaty.11 new churches were built,10 redecorated and reconstructed.numerous schools and parochial houses.Mercy Sisters came for the first time to Balyjamesduff and Belturbet while the Christian Brothers took over responsibility for the primary education in Cavan town.Saint Patricks College opened in 1874
March 14th 1975 Cavan Credit Union 1975:President Rev. P J Mcmanus Adm,Vice President Michael McEvoy,Secretary Sarah Cullen and Treasurer Vincent Walsh.Now over 850 members and profit for the year amounted to £16,000.Supervisory Committee Noel Martin,David Deegan and John P Smith.
Same Week Death of Anna O Neill Bridge Street at the age of 70.Member of the well known Donnolly family from Corisalee.She is survived by her husband John,sons John and Frank,daughters Eilish,Geraldine Jean,Nancy and Joan.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of John O Connell formerly from Church Road Miltown Malbay.He came to live in Cavan some years ago with his daughter and son in law Mary and Benny Dunne Coleman Road. “Deservedly popular with everyone”. Funeral to Saint Joseph’s Milltown Malbay.
Con Linehan Farnham Street plays the title role in ‘Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ in Saint Patrick’s College.The Narrator is Terry O Connor while Jimmy Fox is Pharoah.
Carrigallen Players win all the awards in the rural section of Cavan Drama Festival with the ‘Honey Spike’.Tommy Moran is best actor,Maura Farrelly is best actress while Alfie Hart is the best support..Sundrive Players Dublin win the premier award and the Patrick Lyons Cup for ‘Voice of Sneem’.Best actor is Terry Martin (Sundrive Players).The adjudicator was Noel O Brien (Producer of the O Riordans).Carrigallen later win the All Ireland Rural in Loughrea.
Death of John Coyle Mons Terrace.veteran of World War 1.Volunteered for service in World War 2 but was assigned an office job in Belfast for the duration of the war.Outstanding soccer player,helped the local team to win the Jackson Cup in 1939.Member of the Committee of Cavan Shamrocks.Survived by his wife Ellen sons Frank and John,daughters Margaret,Ellen and Mary.Rev Tom Harvey officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Pioneer Total Abstinence 1975:President:Seamus De Faoite,Vice President David Deegan,Secretary John McDermott,Treasurer Arthur Downey,PRO Bridie Galligan and Spritual Director Father PJ Mcmanus Adm.
Father P J Gargan (Manorhimilton) and Father Paddy Mallon (President Saint Pats) are elevated to the staus of Canons of the Cathedral Choir.
March 21st 1975;Death of Jimmy Costello River Street.well known barber for over 40 years.Survived by his brothers Packy and Jack.Father Peter McPartland officiated at the funeral from the Cathdral to Cullies.
March 28th1975:Death in Bristol of John James Greene former Butcher in Upper Main Street (Harvest) 27 years ago.Went to Kingscourt from Cavan and later emigrated to Bristol.Survivd by his wife Bridie,sons Leo,Noel,Paddy and daughters Ann and Monica.Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigids Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
April 4th 1975:Mildred Cullivan receives the Fashion scholarship and £1,000 from Coras Tractala for the second successive year.Mildred is daughter of Joe and Mary CullivanCathedral Road and is a gradute of the College of Art Dublin.
Hail sleet and snow once again herald the arrival of an early Easter.Calls are made for the Feast to be celebrated on a fixed date later in the month.
Same Week:Death of Brigid Brady Corasilee .Survived by her husband John James,sons Sean,Pat Mattie and daughter Susan.Rev PJ Mcmanus officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigids Killygarry to Drumavaddy cemetery.
April 4th 1975;GAA approve the 70 minute game and no charging of goalkeepers within the small square.The goalkeeper shall now wear a distinctive coloured jersey and failure to do so will result in a £2 fine.
Same Week:Death of Harry Jenkins at the age of 85.Founder of the well known painting and decorating business.Harry was a native of Colec Victoria Australia.Came to Cavan in 1920 and was employed by Daniels Coach Builders Coleman Road.He subsequently started his own business in the early 1930s.Played cricket for Victoria with whom he toured South Africa.Outstanding 100 metre sprinter and all round athlete.Survived by his wife May,sonsTom,Jackie,Clyde,Mike,Brendan,Paddy ,Dessie and 1 daughter Melba.Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
April 16th 1975:Death of James McKiernan of Owen Roe at the age of 68.Keen GAA fan he seldom missed a game in Breffni Park.Survived by his wife Maisie,sons Noel Mattie,Jim ,Sean and 4 daughters Maura,Rosaleen,Dympna and Una.Father Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Death in England at the age of 58 of Thomas Miney Rossa Place.Worked in Leonards Drapery before emigrating.
Gus Kenny Farnham Road is appointed a member of the Adoption Board.
Memorial Service in Cavan Parish Church for Mrs M Daniels organist in the Church for 53 years.
Father Torlac O Reilly produces and scripts the new musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Ghost’ for the highly talented Swanlinbarr Musical Society.All 4 nights are packed to the rafters by an enthusiastic and appreciative audience.
April 23rd 1975:Death of Olive Morris widow of Bertie ColemanRoad.Native of Ballymachugh.Prominent member of the ICA and Mother’s Union.She is survived by her son Cyril.Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore.
Same Week Cavan Social Services 1975: Chairman Rev.Des O Dowd,Vice Chair Sister Michael,Secretary Patsy Reilly Smith,Treasurer Peter Coogan.Father O Dowd states that “during the year they provided socials and outings for the old folk and a weeks holiday in Oznam House in Bundoran.They delivered 1,650 meals on wheels and donated £450 to the local branch of the Saint Vincent De Paul”.
Death of Mary O Rourke Saint Aidans.survived by her brothers John and George.Rev Peter McPartland officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral toKillygarry.
Butlersbridge captained by Tommy Smith win the 1974 Junior Leagu Final beating Kill Shamrocks 2-11 to 0-04.
April 30th 1974:Richard Burke Minister for Education opens the new 3 teacher Kilmore school costing £30,000.There is accommodation for 70 students.Kilmore school is an amalgamation of Gartbrattan,Crossdoney,Clinogonnell and Ballintemple.
Same Week:Experience of Jim Mooney member of the local Fire Brigade prevents a fire outbreak at neighbouring Robert Gray’s house spreading.Smoke damage, but Bobby Christina and their young child were out visiting at the time.
Michael Smith (Oakvale) President of the Chamber of Commerce announces that Richie Ryan (Minister of Finance) and Tom Fitzpatrick (Minister for Lands) will be guests of honour at the Annual Chamber Dinner in the Farnham Hotel.
Death of Matt McCutcheon at the age of 61.He was the proprietor of the ‘Man’s Shop’ in Upper Main Street and prior to that was employed in Leonards.Outstanding footballer with Kill Shamrocks, Fore (Co.Westmeath) and Cavan Slashers.Captain of County Cavan Golf Club in 1968.Funeral from Saint Brigids Church Kill to adjoinintg cemetery.
May 5th 1975 Death of Susan Clarke at the residence of her son Tom Cathedral road.Native of Monnery Crossdoney,she was a National Teacher.Survived by her sons Tom and James together with her daughters Rita and Mary.Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Drumcor.
Same Week Death of Benny Conaty Publican Connolly Street at the age of 62.Native of Alackan.Inherited the pub from his uncle Terence in 1937 when he had the distinction of being the youngest Publican in Cavan town.He is survived by his wife Kathy brothers Terry,Tommy and Dominck all in the USA.Sisters Susan, Elizabeth,,Katie and Mary.Rev Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of John Sheridan in Enniskillen.He was aged 66 and was a brother of Katie Murphy Tullac Mongan,Rose Buckley,Margaret (Lake View) and Cissie Donohoe (Lake View).
Credit Union announce their 1,000th member and assets exceeding £40,000.
ICA Flag Day raises £181-90p for Lady Goulding and the Central Remedial Clinic.
May 13th 1975 MHR Electric managed by Nigel Pratt open for business in old Berney’s shop at Bridge Street Corner.Sean Sharkey from Drumalee is Sales Manager while Loreto Bonney is the Receptionist.Ray Fay is Service Manager for MHR in Cootehill.
Ria Hickey from Church Street is in the last 14 of the Mary Quant fashion competition for designing ,making and modelling outfits.Ria is a first year student in the Grafton Academy for Dress Designing in Dublin.
Same Week Sympathy is extended to Roisin Harrington on the death of her Mother Mary Harrington NT Feakle county Clare.
May 20th 1975 Steve Duggan Sports Shop at Bridge Street Corner is opened by Jimmy Keaveny (Dublin),Micheal Leech (Shamrock Rovers) and Frank Murphy (European 1500 metere champion).
Same Weeek 92 girls sit for Civil Service exam in Sports Centre.Supervisors are Geraldine Crotty,Bernadette McGovern Breege Shields and Brian Johnston.
May 27th 1975:Three weeks Mission in the Parish conducted by the Pasionists.Devotions morning afternoon and evening.Every house in the Parish is to be visited .
Same Week:Death of James Kinane Breffni Café at the age of 64.Spent 18 years in London as a Property Manager and was a keen angler and huntsman.He is survived by his wife Nancy,sons Erick,Dermot and Ernie.Funeral from the Cathedral to Finea.
Tidy Towns 1975:Chairman;Michael Smith (Oakvale)-Committee Paddy O Reilly UDC,Sr.Lucia,Tom O Connor UDC,John Conlon,Brian Sullivan Maurice and Mrs Jackson,Frank Ellis and Hugh Cosgrove.
George Hussey Editor of the Dundalk Argus wins the Provincial Paper award in Nation Newspaper Awards 1975.
Over 100 take part in Anglo Celt annual Golf outing at Cavan Golf Club.Best nett Willie O Hanlon and Paddy Carroll,Runners Up Pat McKiernan and Jimmy McEntee,Highest nett Una McKiernan and Paul Ronan,highest score at 7th hole Eamonn McGovern and Frances McKiernan.
Micheal Crosby of Cavan Rugby Club is appointed a selector for the Leinster provincial team.Native of Ballinasloe,Mick is a former Interprovincial player with Connaught.
June 3rd 1975 Father Felim McGovern is the chief celebrant at Killoughter Mass Rock assisted by Father Johnny Cusack (Bunnoe),Canon Trayor and Rev Canon Patrick Mallon (Saint Pats).Bishop McKiernan presided.Congregation make their way on foot through Shannow Wood.6 young people from the parish receive their First Holy Communion at the 1st Mass to be celebrated on the site for over 200years.
Anglo Celt is increased to 9 p from next week.
Same Week John McQuillan native of Clones opens his new Hardware store at 3 Connolly Street.He has 17 years experience of the trade and was manager of the hardware in Providers.
Month long strike at Cavan Crystal ends following talks between Pat McKiernan (ITGWU) and management of the Company.
Cavan Chess Club unbeaten win the BA Cup in Leinster Chess Union Championships.Team:Sean Galligan (ICC Champion),P O Reilly,Jim Scanlon,Rick Lewis,Fergal Donohoe and S McDonnell.
Sudden and untimely death of Tina McGinnity Farnham Road.She was a hairdresser and “her courteous and cheerful manner made her many friends”.He death occurred at Saint Vincents Hospital ,following the birth of a baby girl complications arose which led to her death.She is survived by her husband Doctor Michael McGinnity,daughter Tina,parents Mr and Mrs Michael McEvoy,brothers Niall and Michael,sisters Ursuala and Ashling.Rev Tom McKiernan was chief celebrant assisted by Father P J McManus Adm at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
June 10th 1975:Death of Mary Brady wife of Martin (Plumber) Church Street.they emigrated to Canada 10 years ago.she was a member of the well known Dowd family from Latt and is survived in Cavan by Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road.
Same Week Sympathy is extended to Lena Foster Market Square on the death of her sister Mary at home in Culmore Aughamore Carrick on Shannon.Funeral was to Rosses Point cemetry
June 17h 1975:Doctor Mervyn Jackson son of Maurice and Mrs Jackson is conferred with his MB B ch BAOdegrees at Trinity College.Educated at Protestant school Cavan and Mountjoy school Dublin.He will do his 1 year internship at Baggott Street Hospital Dublin
July 5th 1975:Sean Walsh will swim (1) Lough Leene from Castlepollard to Collinstown,(2) Hinds Shore to Kllykeen (3) Lough Ramor and (4) Lough Conn all wihin the next month.
Same Week Brian Murphy and Gay Condon win the President’s Prize (Daragh and Una Smith) at County Cavan Golf Club.Their Daughter Britta Smith (daughter of the Presidents) with partner Sean Galligan were runners Up.
July 12th 1975:Tom O Connor succeeds Andy O Brien as Chairman of Cavan Urban Council.Andy is elected Vice Chairman.
Same Week:Phillip Sexton (14) son of Terry and Lily Saint Patricks Terrace loses his life in drowning tragedy in Swellan lake.Non swimmer,he was on the lake on an air bed when he disappeared from the view of his friends on the shore.Second year student at the Vocational school.Gifted soccer player ,he was a member of the successful ‘Barcelona’ team who won the recent Boy Scouts Under 14 5 a side tournament.He was also a member of ‘Tweety’s Army’ Under 16 team.Before the final there was a two minutes silence in his memory and his brother Edward accepted Phillip’s winning trophy.He is survived by his parents Terry and Lilly,brothers Paddy Edward,Terry,Luke,Michael,Peter,Stephen and 6 sisters Anna Rose,Margaret,Lilly,Catherine,Martina and Carmel.Father Tom Harvey officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
July 19th 1975 Death of Brenda Dunne Church Street after a long illness at the age of 21 “Brenda’s likeable personality,good looks and zest for life endeared her to a host of friends in all walks of life”.Trainee Nurse in Sir Patrick Dunns hospital Dublin,she recently returned from the Kilmore Pilgrimmage to Lourdes.Her nursing colleagues formed a guard of honour as her coffin was carried the short journey to the Cathedral by relatives.She is survived by her parents Brendan and Mrs Dunne,brother Tony and sisters Jacinta and Noleen.Rev Tommy Monaghan assisted by Fr PJ McManus Adm officiated at her funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Same Week Tom McGurk Building Contractor Ballyjamesduff is granted planning permission for the erection of 24 houses at Keadue.The Architect is Ron White Farnham Street.
July 26th 1975:Paddy O Reilly PC UDC has been appointed a Commissionar of Oaths by Chief Justice Tom O Higgins in the Supreme Court.
Same Week:Death of James Maguire Drumlark at the age of 54.Native of Mullahoran,he was right corner forward on the great 4 in a row Dreadnoughts team 1947-1950 and collected 6 Senior Championship medals during his career.Survived by his wife Susan,sons Paddy ,Martin ,Brendan ,Desmond,John,Tom,Phillip and Noel and 3 daughters Eileen,Sheila and Anne.Funeral from the Cathedral to Butlersbridge.
Concern Church Gate Collection realises the sum of £252-36 which is an increase of £100 on last year.
August 8th 1975:Father Eddie Brady is conferred with his BA at UCD.former Town Clerk and Producer for the ‘Moonlight Players’Castletara,he is on the teaching staff of the White Fathers Templeogue.
Same Week Death of Peter McMahon Breffni Terrace at the age of 72.Played in goals for both the Slashers and the Harps.Former Foreman in the Gas Yard in Abbey Street,he later went to England and fought with the British army in World war 2.Avid Cavan supporter,he never missed agame in either Breffni Park or Clones where his mode of conveyance was always by train.He is survived by his wife Mary,sons Jimmy,Peter and Jackie,daughters Kathleen,Margaret,Susan,Maura,Annie,Bernadette,Bridie,Elizabeth (Lilly) and Collette.Funeral from the Cathdral to Cullies.
Miami Showband massacre by UVF.Dead are lead singer Fran O Toole,trumpeter Brian McCoy and guitarist Tony Geraghty.Bass guitarist Stephen Travers was critically injured.Two members of the UVF blown up n same incident by their own bomb which detonated prematurely.
Father McManus Adm purchases the old Poor Clare national school Main Street to give access to the public to the Poor Clare chapel.
Cavan Tenants Association 1975:Chairman Christina Morton,Vice Chair John Murray,Secretary Mary Keoghan and Treasurer Kathleen Smith.
A-Z Factory opened in Moynehall by Tom Fitzpatrick (Minister for Lands) who describes it as “a with it company” specialising in the manafacture of tools for oil drilling in the North Sea.21 people are presently employed at the Cavan plant and there will be 40 by Christmas 1975.
August 15th 1975:Cavan branch Spina Bifida spearheaded by Andrew Boylan Butlersbridge raises the impressive total of £800 with Dance in Sports Centre and Collection of the town.
Same Week Death of Harry Morris member of the well known plumbing family.Caretaker of the Protestant Hall, he was greenkeeper at County Cavan Tennis Club.He was a keen bird keeper and his house was filled with species of every kind.One of the first motorists in Cavan,he purchased a ‘Maxwell’ in 1916.It created great excitement and curiousity among the townspeople.He is survived by his wife Sadie.Rev. George Millar officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
Drumalee captained by Michael Smith are crowned Junior B Champions beating Ballymachugh by 0-10 to 1-04 in Stradone.Jim McCorry referee seriously assaulted by a Ballymachugh player.the game was eventually abandoned 8 minutes from the end when the same player again rushed on to the pitch.
Death of Mona Halligan daughter of the late Edward and Annie Swellan in Birmingham.former member of the clerical staff Cavan County Council.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Sympathy extended to Father Felim Kelly CC on the death of his father Patrick ‘Vale House’ Bailieborough.
August 22nd 1975:John McEntee son of Andy and Judy ChurchS is appointed to the Fleet Street office of the Irish Press.Started his career with the local Anglo Celt.
August 29th 1975:Jimmy Tully (Minister for Local Government) opens new 44 house Saint Martins and 8 houses on the Barrack Hill built with no chimneys at a ccost of £246,000.Houses are blessed by Bishops Moore and McKiernan before Reception in Farnham Hotel where it is stated that the Council have plans to build 190 more houses in the next 5 years.
Same Week Phil Gargan sells his premises the Ritz Bar to his neighbour Sean Boylan for an undisclosed price:Phil, Nellie and son Paddy are retiring to a new house in Keadue.
September 5th 1975:Death of Eamonn De Velera at the age of 92.He was Taoiseach for a record 21 years and President for 14.President of the 1918-1921 Republic.State Funeral to Glasnevin.Day of National Mourning- all schools and public buildings closed throughout Ireland.
Same Week:Advert Anglo Celt “Sean Quinn Gortmullen Derrylin for all your sand and gravel,building materials and land drainage.All materials washed in our recently installed barrel washer ensures 100% cleanliness.Phone Derrylin 277.
September 12th 1975:New fire station for Connolly Street Car Park.Exits from both College Street and Connolly Street.John Cassidy (County Manager) explains that with all th building required to house the Brigade and administarative offices the size of the Car Park will be reduced to half the present size.The siren would be retained at the Town Hall in the capable hands of the Caretaker Mrs May Cullen.
Same Week Death of Kathleen Gorman Drumbo in her 80s.Rev Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
September 19th 1975:Crosselough force a draw ith superior Cavan Gaels outfit in county Senior Final.Cavan Gaels 1-11 Crosserlough 2-08.”Little to shout about”.Small attenadance of 3,800 paying record gate receipts of £1,931-36p witnessed a tame affair.1st draw since 1963 when Bailieborough drew with Mullahoran.Scorers for the Gaels Charlie Donohoe 0-4 (2 frees),Pat McNamara 0-2 (1 free),Noel Smith 1 goal,Phil Murray 0-2 and J J and Haulie Reilly (0-1 each).Replay next Sunday 26th September.
Same Week Youth Club Committee:Chair Seanie Henry,Vice Chair Ann McEntee,Secretary Jane Kenneddy,Assistant Sec Maura Farrell,Treasurer Dennis Cullen.Advisers to committee Ursula McEvoy,John Cullen and Aindreas McEntee.
Sudden death of Michael Young Carrickane at the age of 57.Extensive farmer.During the Emergency (1939-1945) he was a Section Leader with Drumvrave LDF.Chairman of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fail and member of Parish Council.Survivd byhis wife Annie,sons Padraic Michael and Charles,daughters Rosemary,Catherine,Eilish,Bernadette,Pauline and Josephine.He was a brother of Father Joe Young CC Shecock and Oliver Young (Draper and Auctioneer) Church Street).Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
County Cavan Rugby 1st XV to play Navan away Brian Lee,Ray Bannigan,Eamonn Hartmann,John Brady,D Kiernan,Joe Flaherty,Basil Bothwell,George Crowe,D Hogan,Eric Trenier ,Liam McMenamin (Captain),Joey O Keefe,J Bannon,Peter Pollock and Nelson Heaslip.
September 26th 1975:Cavan Gaels capture their second Senior Football title in magnificient style-late penalty by P J Carroll destroys Crosserlough’s hopes.Played before an attendance of 4,800 who again paid record gate receipts of £2,322.Cavan Gaels 1-11 Crosserlough 0-8.Gaels displayed their skill,determination and most of all their fitness in the final quarter to trounce a lack lustre Crosserlough.Tommy Moran from Ballinamore had no problem letting a sporting contest flow from end to end without any major ntervention.PJ Carroll is the Gaels Man of the Match and is pictured receiving the RTS trophy from Manager Jimmy (Inky) Sheridan.PJ received 8 points from the panel of judges while Pee Cahill Crosserlough and JJ Reilly (Cavan Gaels ) ran him close with 7 points.Cavan Gaels Senior Champions 1975:Aidan Elliott,Eugene Reilly,Gabriel Kelly,Jimmy Fay,louis Blessing,Dermot Dalton,Oliver Galligan,JJ Reilly (Captain),PJ Carroll,Pat McNamara,Haulie Reilly,Noel Smith,Charlie Donohoe,Paddy Reilly and Phil Murray.Scorers for the Gaels:PJ Carroll 1-03 (1 Penalty and 1 free),Pat McNamara 0-2 (Frees),Haulie Reilly 0-2 and Paddy Reilly,Phil Murray,Noel Smith and Charlie Donohoe 0-1 point each.,J J Reilly Captain receives the Plunkett Cup on behalf of Cavan Gaels and is later pictured in the Surgical Hospital with his team mate Gabriel Kelly displaying the trophy to Lorraine (7),David (10) and Rita Kelly.Lorraine is presently hospitalised.
Same Week Oliver Plunketts win County Under 16 title beating the holders Kingscourt by 7-11 to 5-02 in the curtain raiser at Breffni Park.team:Richard Kelly,Laurence Caffrey,Kevin McNamara,Michael McNally,SeamusHenry,Michael Flanagan,Savid Smith,Sean Carolan,Martin Maguire,Dennis Cullen,Gerry Smith,Jim Cullen and Brian O Grady.Scorers for Oliver Plunketts:Brian O Grady 2-3,Gerry Smith 2-2,Denis Cullen 1-2,Martin Maguire 1-1,Jim Cullen 0-2 and David Smith 0-1.
Anglo Celt will cost 10p from this week’s issue.
Death of Tommy Fitzpatrick Drumalee at the age of 82.played as a forward with both Cavan Slashers and the County but injury cuailed his career.Rev father PJ McManus Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Over 200 travel from the Diocese of Kilmore on the week long pilgrimage to Rome led by Bishop McKiernan for the Beatification of Blessed Oliver Plunkett in Saint Peter’s next Sunday.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain 1975:Chairman Tom Murtagh,Vice Chair Doreen Gaffney,Secretary Bridie Galligan,Treasurer Joe Baxter and Class Director Seamus De Faoite.Irish language classes catering for both beginners and advanced will proceed the dancing lessons in the Vocational School.
Young Kerry team surprise Dublin (holders) to win the All Ireland Senior Football title 2-10 to 0-11.The attendance was the lowest since 1952 66,342.”Many of the fans stayed away due to the heavy rain and the risk of trouble from Dubln supporters packed on to Hill 16”.Double for Kerry as their minors beat Tyrone 1-10 to 0-4 in Minor Final.
Cavan Rugby 1st XV trounce Ashbourne 23 points to 4.Team:Tony Dunne,D Kiernan,Ray Bannigan,Joe Fletcher,Jim Lord,Jim Lyndsey,Eamonn Hartmann,Eric Trenier,Dave Hogan,George Crowe,Liam McMenamin (Captain),Michael Johnston,Brian Lee,Peter Pollock and David Ormond.Referee was Ken Ruddock.
October 3rd 1975:Four Cavan people die in tragic road accident at Fairyhouse Cross just outside Dublin at 7 pm on Monday.The dead are Elizabeth Molloy (60) Saint Patricks Terrace Cavan,her son in law James Rudden Holborn Hill Belturbet and his son Brian (4) same address.The 4th Cavan person killed is John McCabe (35) The Lawn Belturbet.Thomas Gaffney proprietor of the ‘Summit Inn’ Howth the driver of the second car was also killed.Betty Rudden wife of James Rudden is seriously injured and was removed to the Richmond Hospital where her condition is described as critical.Margaret Gaffney widow of Thomas and Margaret Bravendar (18) Saint Phelims Place Cavan are detained at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan where their condition is described as comfortable.
With the heavy traffic Garda described the scene “as utter chaos” while firemen on the scene said “it was the worst accident in their experience”.
October 10th 1975:Great scenes of celebration and joy as Pope Paul VI declares Blessed Oliver Plunkett a Saint in the presence of 70,000 pilgrims in Saint Peter’s Square.Martyred Primate of All Ireland (he was hung ,drawn and quarted on a charge of high treason against Charles 2 at Tyburn in 1681) from Oldcastle county Meath is the first Irish saint for over700 years.6 Irish Bishops led by Cardinal Conway concelebrate the first Mass of Saint Oliver to the delight of over 18,000 Irish pilgrims.Pope Paul VI describes Saint Oliver as “a model of reconciliation and a sure guide and example for our day”.Pope Benedict XV sanctified Oliver Plunkett in 1920.The Irish Government were represented by Taoiseach Liam Cosgrove and the two Meath Ministers Jimmy Tully (Minister for Local Government ) and Mark Clinton (Minister for Agriculture).
Same Week: Over 700 enrol for 25 Night Classes in the new Vocational school.this compares favourably to the 120 who took part in last year’s classes.
October 17th 1975;Micheal McIntyre (3 ½) second eldest son of Séan and Etta McIntyre dies in the Richmond Hospital Dublin following a road traffic accident adjacent to his home at Cathedral Road.He is survived bu his parents brother Gerard and sister Fiona.Internment took place in Killygarry following Mass of The Angels.
Same Week Death of John James Ryan Drumelis.Former auctioneer and drapery manager in Tweedy Achesons Main Street.Farmer of note John was a shrewd judge of cattle.His hobby was gardening.He is survived byhis wife Barbara and 2 daughters Jennifer and Diana.Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore.
Adge Galligan formerly of Cathedral Road is the winning composer with ‘Roulette’ sung by Des Smith at the 10th Castlebar International Song Contest.
New film society formed in Cavan.Chairman Robert Norton,Secretary J Tierney .Committee Angela Clarke,Mrs Hayes,Mrs Nicholson,John Conlon,Erick Kinane,Tom Gawley,Tom Caslin and Brian Sullivan.
Sudden and untimely death of Surgeon Paddy Maloney FRCSI ‘Rineen’ Church Street aged 67 at Lisdarn Hospital.Native of Skibereen.Graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons,he practiced first in Portsmouth where he met and married his wife Dr Celia.In 1952,he was appointed Cavan County Surgeon in succession to Dr J C McMullin (Grandfather of Jonny O Hanlon)..He devoted his entire life and his exceptional professional talent to the Community in Cavan.His patients and ailing humanity came first at all times day or night without a single thought for his own welfare.Wonderful charisma which contributed greatly to the comfort and recovery of his countless patients.He was very approachable,helpful and obliging at all times leaving happy patients and staff in Cavan Surgical.How he carried on his work under the very poor structural conditions is a miracle in itself.In the little leisure time afforded to him Paddy Maloney was an outstanding Bridge player of International repute.Founder member of the Cavan club,he had many memorable scalps to his credit.A keen golfer,he enjoyed the Company as much as the golf.He was predeceased by his wife Celia in 1973 and is survived by his sons Martin,Dermot and Finian,daughters Moya,Clare,Nora,Rosaleen,Blaithin and Siobhan.Rev PJ McManus Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Kilygarry.Guards of honour were provided by the staff of all the Cavan hospitals.
October 24th 1975:Brendan Corish Minister for Health announces a new General Hospital for Cavan.Monaghan Urban Council meting in emergency session are angered at the downgrading of Monaghan Hospital to the status of Community Hospital.Monaghan County Council call for the retention of Monaghan as a Geneal Hospital with Cavan “on a trial basis”.
Same Week:Death of Peter Storey at the age of 40 formerly Saint Patrick Terrace in Leeds.Son of Garda Abe and Florence Storey,Peter was employed a s a Jeweller before emigrating.Survived by his wife Terry (nee McEntee College Street),Father,8 brothers Wilie,Gerard,Leo,Joe Philip,Tony,Martin,George and 1 sister Frances.
Magnificient display by Cavan Gaels beating Bellaghy 2-7 to 2-6 away in Magherafelt.Next opponents are theTyrone Champions Trillick in Breffni Park.Gaels feel the bigger pitch will suit their style of football.Cavan Gaels scorers against Bellaghy Haulie Reilly 2-1,Philip Muray and Nol Smith (0-2 each) and PJ Carroll,Pat Mcnamara 0-1 each.
Cavan County Rate is struck at £8-40 for 1975.Increase of 1-30p or 18.30%.County Manger states that the roads are a top priority and as we have no railay facilities the Council as matter of urgency should send a deputation to the Minister looking for more money in order to kep the roads usable.
October 31st 1975:Death of Brendan Greene Main Street at the age of 70.Born in Strabane he spent his youth in Cavan where his father was a senior reporter with the Anglo Celt.Took active part in War of Independence,he later took the Free State side in Civil War.Joined the Irish Army from 1922-1927,he late emigrated and spent the rest of his working life in the British Army where he attained the rank of Company Sergeant.Served in Singapore,Hong Kong and Malaysia before joining the Irish Brigade in Africa where he was taken prisioner by Rommel’s forces and interred in a concentration camp in Berlin.In his youth he was a prominent rugby player and represented the British Army.One time welterweight boxing champion of Singapore.After leaving the army Brendan worked as an Insurance representative in London before returning to Cavan in 1970.Keen gardener,he was a prominent member of Cavan Bridge Club.He is survived by his wife Betty and brother Kevin.Father PJ McManus Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Same Week: Death of Ned Cinnamond formerly Church Street at the age of 79 in Dublin.He was a commercial traveller and won the respect of all for his kindness and cheerful attitude.Noted hockey player in his youth,He was a life long member of County Cavan Golf Club.He is survived by his sons Ted,Frank,Kenneth,Norman and Mervyn and daughters Edwina and Isobel.Funeral was from Cavan Presbyterian Church.