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January 10th 1938:

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YMS Meeting .Chairman Rev.John Maguire Secretary Denis Long Vice Chairman Phil Ruddy Treasurer Mick Fox.Spiritual Director Father Joe Sheridan.Comittee John M Breen Paddy O Reilly Gerry Lovett Joe Cullivan and J McCann.Admitted as members Edward Garry Bertie Soden Edward Gorman Jim Fay Stan Mullery J Lynch John Maguire Kevin Green Michael Sheridan Sean Sheridan Rev T O Dowd Jack Moore B Haige F Cahill L Fitzpatrick Kevin McEntee Thomas Igoe Michael Murray and John Donohoe.

June 30th: 1938

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ouglas Hyde becomes the 1^st President of Ireland at ceremony in Dublin Castle.

September 13th 1938:

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athedral Committee meet in Temperance Hall.Cavan Reps. John F O Hanlon P N Smith Patrick O’Reilly Tom Burke Benny Whelan John Brady Paddy Gaffney Patrick McCarren Peter Soden Barney O’Reilly Benny Smyth Tom McGuinness Phil Cassels Vincent Culen and John Magee.

September 30th 1938:

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avan retain their All Ireland Minor Crown.John Johnston and Paddy Conaty are the Slasher's representatives.

Same Week:Father Malachy Byrne is proposed for membership of Cavan CYMS by the Adm. Father John Maguire and seconded by Rev.Joe Sheridan (Spiritual Director).

October 9^th 1938:

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aretaker of Cavan CYMS Michael Smith (‘Darkie’) 9 Owen Roe applies for an increase of 5/- per week.The Committee grant him 2/6d which brings his weekly wage to 17/6d.

October 29th 1938:

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YMS Annual General Meeting:President John M Breen Vice President H L Smyth Treasurer P O’Reilly Secretary Billy Browne.Spiritual Director Father J Sheridan. Committee L Wall Joe O’Rourke B Clarke and Phil Ruddy NT. also present were Joe Finnegan Jimmy Finlay Matt McCutcheon Jimmy Brennan Tom Fitzpatrick John Mulloy Packy Leonard Jim Rafter and Pat McGovern.

January 15^th 1939

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YMS General Meeting:President Phil Ruddy,Spiritual Director Rev J Sheridan CC,Secretary Gerry Lovett,Treasurer Mick Fox.Committee:J Tracey P J Smyth P O Reilly

Same Week:Monthly meeting of Cavan Urban Council Miss Mary Brady presided other members present were Phil Ruddy NT (Vice Chairman),T F Flynn,Aidan Geraghty,Sean Magee,Joe McKiernan,John Moore and Pat Quinn.Messers J J McGuinness (Town Clerk), Paddy Gaffney BE (Town Surveyor), Packy Cullen (Town Supetrintendant),Jimmy Fitzpatrick (Waterworks Caretaker) and T Smyth (Weighmaster) were also in attendance.

January 30^th 1939

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eath in France of the poet William Butler Yeats at the age of 73

February 11th 1939:

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avan beaten by Bangor(10 points to Nil) in second round of Provincial Cup Rugby at Dromkeen.Cavan team.F Giffin,Rev.W J Steele,Alan Pollock,M O Beirne,V H Howard,Victor Barham,B Farell,Dr.F P E Smith,CJ Wright,Edward O Hanlon,Rev.R H Turkington,B Gimour,M Flannery,J Stewart,Rev.M Porteous.

Same Week:Billiards Inter Town league featured teams from Cootehill,Monaghan,Belturbet and Clones

February 18th 1939:

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avan CYMS announce their first Annual Whist Drive in the Temperance Hall on the 28^th of March 1939.Prize money £6 with tickets priced at 2/-

Same Week:The Celt announce the death of Pope Pius X1 in Rome.

Table Tennis:The match between the Town Hall and the CYMS was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Pope Pius X1.

February 20^th 1939:

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unaway Rascal owned by Micky Reilly Publican Upper Main Street into Round 4 of the Irish Derby Stakes in Clonmel

March 4th 1939:

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enediction and Te Deum in old Cathedral in thanksgiving for the election of Pope Pius X11.

Same Week:Anglers Club:Officers elected for 1939:Chairman J F O’ Hanlon,VC James Donohoe (College Street),Treasurer Mick Smyth,Secretary Alan Pollock,Committee:Johnny Donohoe,F E Kenneddy,George V Maloney,M Lee,A J Murdoch,E H Kenneddy,Ernie Smith,E White,Andy McEntee (Junior) and Austin Brady.

In the final of the Young People’s Cup in Clones on Tuesday night E .Lendrum beat W Brownlee and received a cue in case.

Same Week:Camogie County Board:Paddy Reilly Athbara (Chairman), Miss O Reilly (Killygarry) VC,Secretary:Rita Sullivan (Cavan) and Treasurer Mrs Hennessy (Cootehill).

March 29th 1939:

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nd of Spanish Civil War.

April 15th 1939:

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avan Catholic Boy Scouts Broadcast from Radio Eeireann.The Boy Scouts Harmonica Band under their conductor John Donohoe (Scoutmaster) with John Sharkey using “his splendid baritone voice” to sing ‘Come Back Paddy Reilly’.Robert Ryan played a solo of ‘Ave Maria’ followed by contributions by E Geraghty and Phillip Smith.Seamus Gilheany made the introductions on the microphone.Band-Tremolos Charles Donohoe,Eamonn Geraghty,Robert Ryan,John Sharkey,Kevin Sheannon,Philip Smyth,Gerald Cassidy,Patrick Halligan,Freddie Finlay,Sean Smith,Terry Cassidy,Sean Greene and Brendan Miney,:Organs Patrick Breslin,Dennis Brennan,Joe Ryan,Tony Brady and Jim Fay.Altos Kevin Miney,Michael Cosgrove,George Leddy,Jackie Fitzpatrick.Thomas Duffy,Vincent Donohoe,Joe Hickey,Peter Sexton,Norbert Igoe,Michael Smith and Brendan Dunne,

Same Week:Tommy Farr beat American Clarence (Red) Burmann on points at Harringay Arena London.

September 9th 1939

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utbreak of World War 2-“long conflict expected”

October 10th 1939

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ridie Kelly,Mary O’ Connell,Mairead Murray,Isolda Dolan Mary Timlin head the list of Honours in Intermediate Certificate at Loreto College.

Same Week:General Help wanted by Ocober 18^th reliable,steady girl for Business house .Plain cooking.Salary 35/- per month (rising).

October 21st 1939:

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illygarry beat Crubany in County Camogie Final Replay.Killygarry:Bridie O’ Reilly (Capt.),Nora O’ Reilly,Julia O’ Reilly,Kathleen O’ Reilly,Kathleen Smyth,Mollie Donohoe,Peggie Lynch,Ailish McMahon,Moya Donnolly,Kathleen Brady and Lizzie Conaty.Rita Sullivan captained Crubany.

November 11th 1939:

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est cooking and eating apples 1/- per stone.William Gordon Killyfassey.

January 20th 1940:

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YMS Committee:President John M Breen,Secretary Billy Browne,Treasurer Guard L Wall,Spiritual Director Father Joe Sheridan.Committee:Phil Ruddy Joe O Rourke B Clarke and Hughie Smyth.Father John Maguire Adm. addressed the meting

Same Week:Annual Meeting of Drumcrave Band Committee:Elected were Mr B Young (Chairman),P Smith (Treasurer),Andy O’ Brien (Secretary) Committee J Leddy,Robert McCabe,T O’Keeffe,M Coyle,W Sheridan and J O’ Reilly.

February 3rd 1940:

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avan Legion beat Enniskillen at home:T Coyle 150 beat Adams 121,Michael Breslin 222 lost to H Morris 250,Tom McCusker 250 beat J Presley220,J McIlvanna 121 lost to T Morris 150,P Smith 127 lost to J Jones 250.Tom McCusker made breaks of 23,32,27,38,26.Michael Breslin had breaks of 48and 22.

February 10th 1940:

Publicans in Cavan town increase the price of a bottle of Guinness to 7^d

March 3rd 1940:

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lones were at home to Cavan CYMS on last Sunday,the visitors winning by three games to two.Clones names first;D Maguire 181 Joe Higgins 250,J Rooney 247 Hughie Smith 250,M Connolly 150 Joe O’ Rourke 73,Garda H Duffy 138 Mick Fox 150,L Brady 250 Gerry Lovett 239.

Same Week:The prize for the highest break in the Enniskillen tournament was won by Michael Breslin (Cavan Legion) with a break of 47.

October 13^th 1940:

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YMS Annual General Meeting:President Gerry Lovett,Vice President Mick Fox,Tresurer C Burns Secretary Eugene Monahan,Spiritual Director Father Joe Sheridan.Committee John M Breen Billy Browne John Weston and Pat McKiernan.

October 26th 1940:

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illiard Fixture November 3^rd CYMS home to Clones,November 10^th away to Cavan Legion,November 17^th away to Belturbet CYMS,November 24^th away to Clones,December 1^st home to Cavan Legion.Saint Michael’s Enniskillen regret “due to World War 2 they are unable tot take part this season”.

November 2nd 1940:

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mergency Committee:Bishop Patrick Lyons (Presiding) Father John Maguire, Secretary H F Kenneddy (Hibernian Bank).Committee Rev Shire,Patrick McCarren,Frank Lee (Tullyco),Matt Boylan (Butlersbridge),Con Smith,John F Conaty,John F O’ Hanlon,Patrick Greene (Saint Patrick’s Terrace) and E H Kenneddy .Paddy Gaffney (Town Surveyor) was appointed Air Raid Warden for the town with power to co opt Assistant Air Raid Wardens for the outlying areas

Same week Red Cross:Father John Maguire,Senator Paddy Baxter,Surgeon Cullen,P N Smith,J F O’ Hanlon,James McDermott,H F Kenneddy,Alan Fagan,J G Butler,Seamus Gilheany NT,Mrs McMullin,Mrs Patrick McCarren,Miss Maggie McCabe and DT Dwane who proposed a vote of sympathy to Doctor Clarke on the recent death of his wife

November 23rd 1940:

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YMS beat Cavan Legion by 4 games to 1 away.Joe Higgins (CYMS) 250 beat Tom McCusker 239,while Packy Leonard beat Stan Mullery by187 to 175

Same Week:

Certificates Presented by Irish Red Cross:Doctor Clarke (Tutor) and Dr. T P O’ Reilly (Examiner).Lilly Beatty,Olive Black,Kay Brady (Maurice),Kathleen Lunn,Kathy Smyth,Theresa Smyth,Rita Sullivan,Maureen Mullery,Maggie McCabe,Billy Browne and Tom Fitzpatrick.

December 7th 1940:

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YMS beat Cavan Legion 3 games to 2 (Home):Joe Higgins 169 lost to Tom McCusker 250,Packy Leonard 250 beat Stan Mullery 169,H L Smith216 lost to Michael Breslin 250,Joe O’ Rourke 250 beat J McAvinny 218,Gerry Lovett 250 beat J O’ Neill 228.Breaks:Leonard (CYMS) 62,29 (twice),27,19:Joe Higgins 32,26:Hughie Smith 31,27 Joe O Rourke:27,25.Gerry Lovett 22 (twice):McCusker (Legion) 41,20.Breslin 25,22.McAvinny 25,22.O Neill 28,29,27.

January 14th 1941:

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eath in Zurich of the Dublin author and playwright James Joyce.

February 15th 1941:

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arm of land with dwelling place and out houses £500 secures.

Same Week:Wanted immediately young man to milk and do general farm work £9 per quarter.

March 8th 1941:

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otatoes at all time high price of 1_s-03d per stone.

Same Week: Condolence to Mrs Joseph Hickey on the death of her brother Patrick Carville Mullingar.

March 15^th 1941:

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ndrew McCarren J P CUDC died at his residence ‘Brookvale’after a long illness.He is survived by his wife and sons Patrick,Andrew,Tom,Dr. John.his daughters Mrs Kiernan,Margaret English and Sister Mary Paul of the Holy Rosary Convent Killeshandra.A member of the first Cathedral Committee of 1917,his was the first donation of £500 which he continued to supplement over the years.As a mark of respect, at the request of Bishop Lyons John Sisk and Company ceased all work on the new Cathedral during his Removal and Funeral.

Same Week:Death of Bertie Wellwood CE‘Springville’ (Rick and Carmel Lewis’ House).Distinguished Engineer with Cavan County Council.

Train to Railway Cup Final on Sunday 18^th of March price 6/6 from Cavan,Ballyhaise or Redhills.

Tom McManus Contractors finish the new TB Hospital at Lisdarn at a cost of £90,000

March 29th 1941:

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avan CYMS Boxing Club Training in Temperance Hall next Sunday and Wednesday.

April 2nd 1941:

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ames Cullen and Sons Connolly Street were the lowest tenders for the supply of chairs to the Town Hall at 4/6d each Similar chairs supplied by the firm to the Town Hall thirty years earlier are still in use.

April 23rd 1941:

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undreds dead in Belfast Air Raids as Britain is bombarded by the German Lufthansa

September 15th 1941:

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avan Slashers end Cornafean’s 6 in a row attempt and win the County Final(1-04 to 1-02) in ‘stormy’ conditions.Team:Pa Sheridan J Browne Frank Dowling James McGahern Tom Cahill T P O’ Reilly Josie Greenan B Hunt Mick Fallon E McEntee Paddy Conaty (captain) Joe Devlin John Johnston Paddy Lynch and M J (Sonny) Magee.

November 22nd 1941:

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iring Fair:Experienced Farmhands from £18 to £25 per quarter (kept).Youths from £11-10s-0d to £14-0-0d.There were only 3-4 girls and these were all engaged at £8-£11 (kept) for the quarter.

Same Week

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YMS branch in Ballinagh “Society fosters the spiritual,intellectual,social and physical welfare of its members”!

December 8th 1941:

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apanese Raid on Pearl Harbour “awakes the sleeping giant”.

January 22nd 1942:

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ramatic Society:President John Fay-Smith ,Mary Brady CUDC (VP),Michael Harding (Treasurer and Secretary).Committee Andy O’ Brien,Maggie McCabe,Josephine O’ Reilly,J Maguire,B Boylan.Catering:Dermot Morgan,Seamus Gilheany and John Fay-Smith.

January 28th 1942:

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YMS 3^rd Annual Invitation Dance on Sunday 1^st of February.

.February 14th 1942

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eath of Mrs Rose Young (Wife of Tommy Young) Ashe Street.

Same Week:Eamonn DeVelera (Taoiseach) at Cavan Convention of Fianna Fail in the Courthouse).

February 28th1942

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apacity attendance for a glittering night of boxing.Cavan CBSI outclass Cootehill by 8 bouts to 6.:6st 7lbs:Tom O Connor beat F Brady Cootehill with a series of uppercuts in all three rounds.Vincent O Connor lost to the more experienced N Fay.Middleweight:Tom Dale beat F Bell in a ‘splendid’ contest.Lightweight:.The heavy punching John P Smith beat M McCoy in the bout of the night.Bantam:Michael Agnew lost to E Mullen tko round 3.Brendan Dunne beat Tommy Swarbrigg –Dunne finishing in style.Welterweight:.John Sharkey lost to J Gallagher after a very bright start..Officials and Judges Rev.Fr McGloughlin (President of the Irish Boxing Association).T Cawley (Secretary of the Ulster Boxing Assoc.)Referee J Sayers (VP of Ulster Boxing Assoc.) .JF O’ Hanlon was MC.Timekepers Guard L Wall and J C Howley while Dr.Jack Sullivan and Dr.T P O Reilly attended the ‘wounded’.

March 7th 1942:

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YMS Whist Drive breaks all records with 88 tables in action.Winners:Top Score Jim McCabe Latnadrona £6.Ladies K McCabe Cavan (1^st) £1-10s-00d,.The following all from Cavan receive £1 Miss Clarke (Swellan),Mrs GV Maloney,Miss A Morgan,Miss M Holding,Miss Clarke,Mrs Maisie Magee,Mrs P A Smyth,Mrs Patrick McCarren,Miss Rita Sullivan,Miss Finlay,Mrs Vincent Cullen,Mrs Ned Kinsella,Mrs Phil Reilly Imperial Hotel and Mrs Boles.Gents:Jerome Casey,Pa Sheridan,Master Tony Brady ,T Conlon,W Sheridan,JJ Kenneddy,P Greenan,D O’ Brien,Jim Fay J Smith,Jim Rafter,Tom McCarren,Rev. Jimmy O Reilly,Robbie Woods,G Kane,J Delaney.Raffle for a side of ham(Presented by McCarrens) Winner Miss Anderson N T Castletara

March 14^th 1942

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eath of Margaret Frayne sister of Kathy and Benny McManus Upper Main Street.

March 28^th 1942:

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ord Farnham’s timber mill burnt down despite gallant efforts of Fire Tender manned by Jimmy Dawson,Louis Mallon and Phil Writt.

October 3rd 1942:

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edication of New Cathedral.Stewards provided by the Confraternity,Saint Vincent De Paul and Cavan CYMS.Town decorated in National and Papal colours.Poor Clare Convent together with residents of Church Street and Urney Terrace outstanding display of flags and bunting.Cathedral Committee Cavan Reps.John F O Hanlon (Chairman),P N Smith,Joe McKiernan,John Clarke,Patrick Reilly,Benny Whelan,Johnny Brady,Paddy Gaffney,Patrick McCarren,Peter Soden,Barney O Reilly,Benny (Mopsy) Smith,Tom McGuinness and Phil Casells.

October 17th 1942:

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ig crowds at Cavan Carnival in giant marquee erected at the tennis courts Town Hall.

February 6th 1943:

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DF Whist Winner Top Score 170 (£5) George Lynch (Sligo),1^st Lady Mrs Peter Mulen Man Street(157),2^nd Mrs McGillicuddy (Farnham Strret) and 3rd Mrs R N Wellwood (Cootehill Road) tied at 146 each.1^st Gent Patsy Smith (162),2^nd Gent George Ponder (150).Raffle for a tyre was won by Miss Maggie Hickey Main Street. John M Breen was MC and P N Smith returned thanks to the patrons for their support.

Same Week: Cavan Players President Tom Fitzpatrick, Maggie McCabe (VP)

Sec and Treas J C Howley.Committee: Andy O Brien,Seamus Gilheany and M J Magee.

February 27th 1943:

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ragic Convent Fire-35 children dead in Cavan Orphanage in the early hours of Wednesday 24^th .Dead are named as Mary A Harrison aged 15 (Dublin),Mary Hughes 15 from Killeshandra,Eileen McHugh from Blacklion aged 15,Kathleen (12) and Frances (9) McKiernan Virginia,Mary (15) and Margaret (10) Lynch of Tullymongan Cavan,Josephine (15) and Mona (11 ½ ) Cassidy from Belfast,Kathleen Reilly (14) Butlersbridge,Mary (12) and Josephine(10) Carroll Castlerahan, Mary E (16) and Susan (14) McKiernan Dromard Cavan,Rose H Wright (13) Ballyjamesduff,Mary Barrett (12) and her twin sister Nora Dublin,Mary K Kelly (10) Balinagh,Mary Brady (7) Ballinagh,Dorothy Daly (7) Cootehill,Mary Ivers (12) Wicklow,Philomena Regan (9) Dublin,Harriett(11 ½) and Ellen (8 ½) Payne Dublin,Teresa White (6 ½) Dublin,Mary C Roche (6 ½) Dublin,Ellen Morgan (10) Virginia,Elizabeth Henphy (4) Swords County Dublin,Mary P O Hara (7 ½) Kilnaleck,Bernadette Seridge Dublin,Katherine (9) and Margaret (7) Chambers Enniskillen,Mary Lowry (17) Drumcrow Ballinagh,Bridget (17) and Mary(18 ½) Galligan Drumcassidy Cavan and Mary Smith (30) a cook employed in the Poor Clare Convent.Louis Blessing and Matty Hand first on the scene.The latter staes that “all the switches in the Convent were in the off position when examined by him at 2 am on Wednesday”.

Same Week:Inquest Dr. J Stuart opened the inquest into the fire at the PoorClare Convent on Wednesday night in the Courthouse.Jury:James Gough (Foreman),R S Black,Tom McKenna,Maurice Brady,Frank O’ Rourke,James Boles,John Kenneddy,Ned Cinnamond and Tommy Mc Donald.

Eddie and Bernard Flood Funeral Undertakers Abbey Street assisted by their nephew Jimmy Meehan arrange the Removal and Funeral to Cullies

Same Week:CYMS Table Tennis Jim Fay beat A Galligan,Dickie Mullery beat Peter Soden.Final Dickie Mullery beat Jim Fay.Eamonn Dwane refereed and Gerry Lovett made the presentations.

March 20th 1943

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YMS Whist Drive 90 tables.Top Score D McDermott (Tully Killeshandra) received 2 Ton of Turf..Other winners were Kathleen Sullivan Church Street and Mick Fox Main Street.The raffle for a ham (donated by McCarrens) was won by Kathleen Maguire Tullyco.Father Malachy Byrne thanked the patrons while Gerry Lovett was the MC.

Same Week:Feis Breifne fixed for Breffni Park on the 6^th of June.Brother Florence and Rev.Terence McManus co-opted to Committee

April 20th 1943:

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avan CYMS Table Tennis beat Monaghan away.Winners of the singles for Cavan were Peter Soden,Dickie Mullery,Jim Fay,Sean McConnell,Tommy McCormick,Eamonn Dwane and D T Dwane.Visitors entertained to a lavish tea .On return to Cavan the Secretary (Eugene Monahan) was instructed to formally thank the Monaghan club and invite them to visit Cavan.

July 3rd 1943:

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avan Mineral Waters buy the old Boy’s School at Dublin Road for£1,200.

Same Week: A Veale (County Manager) announces that each Blood Donor to receive an ex gratia payment of 1 guinea (£1-1s-0d.).

Death of Jim Sexton (Carpenter) and Peggy Brady sister of Vera Upper Main Street.

B Kelly’s 5 Bridge Street broken into.£50 in cashbox together with quantity of cigarettes, till and takings 37s/6d missing.

Same Week:De Valera re-elected Taoiseach.

November 6th 1943:

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avan Carnival Queen.36 Finalists.Top six Ms Vera Brady,Betty Cullen,Kathleen Sullivan,Laila Fay,Noel Mulligan and L Cauley.Laila Fay daughter of Gerry Fay V S (Moynehall House) was crowned Carnival Queen with Kathleen Sullivan second.Bella and Rosemary Power took numerous photographs of the beautiful ladies in evening wear..M/s Tom Hickey ,Tommy McCormick,Jerry Lyons,L Wall,Sean Sodden,M J Smith,P G Smyth,P J Galligan and D T Dwane were the stewards and officials.Eugene Smith (Church Street) MC kept the capacity crowd informed of the various procedures.

Same Week:Winners of Dancing Competitions at Cavan Carnival:Waltz Frank Carroll and Maisie Donohoe,2^nd Company Sergeant O Hara and Joan Ronan,3^rd Joe Devlin and M Reilly.Foxtrot:Frank Carroll and Maisie Donohoe 2^nd Noel Smith and Honora Gauthier,3^rd Trooper Mangan and Vera Brady.Valeta Waltz:Michael and L Agnew,2^nd Joe Brady and Y McGuinnes.Hookey Kookey: Henry Agnew and Miss L Agnew.

November 30th 1943:

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YMS Whist Drive;Top Score John Daly Bridge Street,1^st Gent Dr. Sean Reilly Athbara,2^nd Gent J McCabe (Killygarry) and J Clarke (Swellan) tie.1^st Lady Mary McGovern Church Street,2^nd Lady Mrs Sean Soden (Main Street)

Same Week:Amplification for hire call ,write or phone Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.

December 11th :1943

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illiam Ferris buys ‘Lakeview House’Redhills and 76 acres of land for £2,500.

January 22nd 1944

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YMS Annual Dance in Town Hall music by McMahon Brothers Clones.

Same Week:Death of Miss McGloughlin (Sister of Mrs Slacke) owner of the ‘Breffni Restaurant’ Main Street she was a former Domestic Economy Instructress with Cavan County Council.

February 5th 1944:

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abour Dance.1st. Kathy Mallon and Packy Carroll,2^nd M O’ Reilly and Joe Devlin,3^rd Molly McNally and Mr Cusack (Butlersbridge).Raffle for Cigarettes Mr Slowey Bunnoe and Freddy Greene.M C James Carroll.

Same Week: Children’s Allowance Act 1944.

Death of Mrs A Brady Tierquin (aunt of Paddy Conaty Snr.UDC)

De Valera back in Cavan for Fianna Fail Convention.

March 4th 1944

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eis Breifne; Committee Phil Ruddy NT U D C (Chairman), Mick Sheridan T D (Vice Chair),Mary Brady (Treasurer),T M Gilroy (Secretary) Committee:Gerry Lovett,P Keaney N T,D T Dwane,Brother Florence,Rev. P Gaffney and Rev.Terence McManus.

March 11th 1944:

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YMS Annual Whist Drive.Top Score (£20) Eugene Monahan (Main Street) Ladies 1^st Miss Brannigan and Miss McDonagh (Tie),3^rd Lady Miss N Galligan.Gents 1^st J Morris, 2^nd Johnny Woods, there were forty other prizes and 92 tables competed.Raffle for Ham (donated by McCarrens) T Condon Main Street.Phil Ruddy MC and Father Malachy Byrne returned thanks to the patrons and sponsors.

Same Week:Death of T J Smyth BL 100 Main Street (Myles O Brien’s Shop) “removes one of Cavan’s ablest sons”-he was legal advisor to William Carson

T M Gilroy has been apponted Rate Inspector for the County.

June 7^th 1944:

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peration Overlord-Allied troops land in Normandy.

November 4th 1944

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at Hourican from Gowna buys the ‘Central Bar’ (M E Smith’s) for £1,750.

Same Week:Brother Dermot thanks the Labour Band for attendance at the School’s Football Finals.

November 11th 1944:

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ntimely death of Dr. John McCarren at his residence ‘Brookvale’,brother of Tom and Margaret English.

Phil Casseels 61 Upper Main Street (Merchant) and Elizabeth Johnstone Coleman Road (Aunt of Wilfred ) and sister of John and James also died during the week.

November 18th 1944

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umber of men hired at £29 to £30 for the half year (£10 less than last year).There were no girls

Same Week:Among those who entertained the patients at the new Tuberculosis Hospital at Lisdarn were;Comic Song and Dance Jimmy Mallon.Members of his band supplied the music with Robert Ryan on the piano and Joe Mullery (Violin).Mauara Smyth,Vera Brady,J P Smith,John Sharkey,Jimmy Moore,Freddie Finlay,J Connolly and Trooper Wallace also performed Musical Items.Bella Power and her troupe performed Irish Dance Recitations were by.L Harding and J Hannon .Frank Carroll and his partner Maisie Donohoe gave an exhibition of Tangos and Old Time Waltzes F Smith was M C and the Matron Miss Crowley returned thanks on behalf of the Staff and Patients.

Same Week:Phil Galligan sold the ‘Eagle Bar’ with two small farms of land (24 acres) for £3,100.

December 23^rd 1944:

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YMS Whist Drive:Top Score Mrs Boles (Town Hall St),1^st Lady Miss R Connolly (Johnny Bradys),2^nd Lady Mrs Mackey Coleman Road.1^st Gent Pat McGovern (John Magees Bridge St.),2^nd Gent Mr P Healy (Main St),3^rd Gent Mr J Brady (Danesfort).Prizes were Turkeys and Geese. Gerry Lovett MC.

February 16^th 1945:

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oe Higgins makes a break of 101 in Billiards Competition (presented with the cue) beats Joe O Rourke in the Final.

Same week:Leo Ronan, Tommy Duignan Pete Donohoe Liam Maguire and Jim Brady all win their bouts in Longford Boxing Tournamen.Mattie Thorne was knocked out.Guard L Wall (Trainer)

February 23^rd 1945:

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YMS Annual Whist Drive:107 tables with hundreds turned away in pursuit of the 50 attractive prizes.Top score Mr Flanagan Crosserlough (£10),1^st Lady Mrs E Mullen Railway Road (Coat Length),2^nd Lady R Kelly Town Hall Street (Silk Set),1^st Gent Leonard Dillon Bridge Street (Suit Length) 2^nd Gent T McCaffrey jnr Ballyhaise (Suit of Underwear).Raffle for the Ham presented by McCarrens-Mr Tumelty Bridge Street Gerry Lovett was the MC.

Same week: Cavan Players with ‘Mixed Blood’ at a most appreciative Sanatorium

New Boxing Club:’Saint John Bosco Cavan’. P N Smith Patron Chairman John M Breen,Pat McDonnell (VC),L Wall (Sec),Bill Bergin (Assistant Sec.) and Treasurers Jim Leonard and M O’ Rourke.Committee Rev Malachy Byrne,E T O Hanlon (jnr),Willam Thorne,Stan Mullery,Harry Dale,Vincent Cullen,J Marron,Sonny Magee,Alan Pollock and Lieut.Joe O’Leary.Club to be affiliated to IABA.

March 24th 1945:

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YMS Ceilidhe on Saint Patrick’s Night attracts over 300 patrons.Liam Kelly Bailieboro was MC and the Moate Ceilidhe Band supplied the music.Kathleen Lunn,Kathleen Donohoe and Miss McNamara gave a display of Irish dancing.

Same week::Barney Brady buys 30acres of land at Carrickane (adjacent to Loreto College) from the reps of the late Andrrew Mc Carren for £700.

March 31st 1945:

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egion of Mary Whist:Promoted by Cavan CYMS.Top Score Mrs Lovett,1^st Lady Ina Soden,2^nd Nurse A McCabe,3^rd Kathleen Marron.1^st Gent Peter Mullen,2^nd DT Dwane and 3^rd H L Smyth.

Same Week: Tommy Duignan and Jim Brady selected to box at Featherweight in the National Championships at the Stadium.

August 9th 1945:

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tomic Bomb is dropped by USA airmen on Hiroshima.

September 16th 1945:

John McCormack famous tenor dies in Dublin at the age of 61.

October 27th 1945.

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ugene Leddy’s Band on Radio Eireann.Pee Galligan,Jack Reilly,Eugene Leddy,Paddy and Eddie McPhilips,Jim Fanning,John McGirr and Gerry Breen.

Same Week:8^th Annual General Meeting of Cavan CYMS.

November 20th 1945:

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eath of Doctor Terence O’ Reilly former Cavan M O H.Father of Rev. Turloc O’ Reilly,he was married to a sister of T P McKenna M P (“T P was best Parliamentary speaker since Parnell”).

Same Week:Jimmy Mallon and his Famous Band at Drumcrow War Pipers Dance.

Jim Brady beaten on points in Enniskillen,Paddy Fay and Johnny O’ Rourke both knocked out after a promising start.

December 1st 1945:

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eter Sodens Drapery Store Main Street sold to Providers for £9,000 (Tesco).Pat McDonnell’s Bakery buy Tommy Brady’s for £4,100 (Joe Dunne Insurance)

January 16th 1946:

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avan CYMS beaten by Belturbet:3 games to 2.Gerry Lovett 147 beaten by S Rodgers 200,H L Smith 162 beaten by J Sullivan 250,Joe Higgins 250 beat Alan Henderson 100,Joe O’ Rourke 170 beaten by J Kenneddy 250,Tom McCusker 250 beat Herbie Small153.Best breaks were made by Tom McCusker 48,44 and 47 and J Sullivan 39 and 31.

February 2nd 1946:

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YMS Annual Dance Music by the ‘Savanah Dance Band’.

Same Week:Eddie Halligan and Aidan Geraghty retire as signalmen with GNR Railways.

March 16th 1946:

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YMS Whist Top Score Mike O’ Dowd N T Kilnalack Butlersbridge,1^st Gent Phil Lee,1^st Lady Mrs Bell ‘Arch Café’ Main Street.

Same Week:Soden Family Bon Voyage in Gannon’s Hall having sold their premises to Providers for £9,000 (record Price for Cavan).John Moore ‘Corner House’ Bridge Street also retired to Dublin (Father of Rev.Jack Moore).

March 23rd 1946:

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om Fitzpatrick buys the house and offices of F E Roe (Solicitors) in Farnham Street for £1,050.

Same Week:Mrs McCollum Dromconnick dies at the ripe old age of 103.

Labour Band Whist: Top Score Mrs O Gorman Drumbo (152),1^st Lady Vera Brady Main Street(139),2^nd Mary McGovern Church Street (138),3^rd Lady Mrs L Flynn Swellan(134) 1^st Gent:Mickey Burns Mitchell Street (160),2^nd Gent Mr Ferris Greenfield (141) and 3rd Gent Mr J McGovern Laragh (140).

April 6^th 1946:

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avan Drama Festival:Ballyjamesduff CYMS win Section A and the Dr.Lyons Cup for their presentation of ‘Autunm Fire’ produced by Paddy Cusack.Cootehill won section B with the ‘Far Off Hills’ while the Cavan Players were winners of section C for their production of ‘Spring’.Cavan Players:Charles Donohoe,Maggie McCabe,Betty Cullen,Andy O’ Brien ,Maura Smyth and Michael Young.The producer was Betty Cullen and a special award was made to Mick Young for his whistling of the ‘Lark’.

November 9th 1946:

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agees (Tom Boylans) burnt to the ground.Joe Cullivan (Capt Urban Council Brigade),Guard L Wall, Jimmy and Barney Finlay heroically prevent fire spreading to adjacent houses in Bridge Street and College Street.

Same Week:Cavan retain Camogie title beating Cross by 6 goals to 1.Outstanding for Cavan were Moya Donnelly,Kitty Reilly,Ann McKiernan and Kathleen Conaty.

November 23rd 1946:

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iring Fair first Class farm Hands £30 to £35 per quarter,2^nd Class £24-£28,Youths £15 to£18.No girls.

Same Week:McCarrens Annual Dance;Music by ‘Stephen Garvey’s Number 1 Band’.

December 7th 1946:

Record 36 Swans on Green Lake.Billy Weir (old resident) says “this is a sure sign of a hard Winter”!

Same Week:Presentation (engraved silver watch) to Mary Clarke (telephonist) who is joining a Religious Order.Annie Brady Jack Norry D T Dwane Oliver Finlay and Mr McKenna (overseer) pay tribute to her at Farewell Presentation in the Post Office.

December 14th 1946:

Death of Edward Breslin Coleman Road (Train driver with GNR).

Same week:Una Boyle (3) and Mary English (daughter of Eamonn and Margaret English) lost in drowning tragedy.

Pensions Committee:Father Jimmy O’ Reilly,Arcdeacon Shire,Rev Wm.McDowell,Seanator D MCabe,M/S M J O Brien,,M Dowd Co C.O Smith,Mick Sheridan T D,Charlie Reilly CoC,J M Daly and T Flynn.

January 25th 1947:

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ocial and Presentation in Gannons Hall by Helen McCarren and Friends to Vera McManus who is going to England to study Nursing.

Same Week::Post Office Dance in Town Hall with the ‘Red Swallows Band’ from Armagh.

Motor car belonging to Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge stolen but later found abandoned in Wiiliamstown County Galway.There was no damage but the petrol tank was empty!.

February 24th 1947

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YMS Billiard team beat Clones by 4 games to 1.Tom McCusker 300 beat H McElroy 67,Joe Higgins 250 beat Hughie McCarney 183,H L Smyth 150 beat L Brady 127,Michael Breslin 150 beat Jimmy Rooney 146 and Johnny Woods 147 just lost to Michael Connolly 150.Cavan CYMS are declared winners of the League with Clones 2^nd and Enniskillen 3^rd.

Same Week Don Dale wins his 1^st Round Bout,but is knocked out in the Final of the All Ireland Army Championships by Private Cotton.

March 8th 1947:

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ountains of Snow:Fell for 23 hours on Monday night /Tuesday morning.McDonell’s Bakers run suspended when Johnny (The Captain) Smith and his helper Pat Smith had to abandon the van at Castletara Cross, they walked the full 6 ½ miles to Cavan in a freezing blizzard .John Galligan abandoned his run in Newtowngore staying over the night and then walking to Killeshandra for a lift by car to Cavan.There were 10 foot drifts of snow on the Ballinagh Road.Green Lake becomes a ‘Skating Rink’ for the benefit of the citizens of the town.The Freeze up lasted almost 6 weeks and was the worst in living memory.

Same Week:CYMS Whist Drive Postponed until further notice-due to bad weather.

April 7th 1947:

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eath of Henry Ford pioneer of the Model T motor car.

September 20th 1947:

Bishop. Lyons,Paddy Reilly (Athbara),Andy McEntee,Brother Dermot,D T Dwane (Postmaster),Mary Brady (CUDC) and Mr.Tighe of Balyjamesduff (Tony’s Father) are among the first to ‘wire’ congratulations to the Cavan team on winning their 3^rd All Ireland tile. in New York.In Cavan town bonfires were lit and crowds were cheering and singing until long after midnight.

November 1st 1947:

Peter Paul Brady (Town Hall Street ) and Barney Brady (Connolly Street ) bag 13 pike fishing at Killagoan.the largest was a monster of 27 ½ lbs.

November 8th1947:

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YMS are among the organisations making a presentation of a new radio to Bishop Lyons on his return from seeing Pope Pius X11 in Rome where he presented ‘The Cathedral Book’(detailing the construction of the new Cathedral) to “a very impressed and grateful” Holy Father.

Same Week: ‘Eagle Bar’ remains unsold with the highest bidder being Mr. Moran Bridge St. with a bid of £4,500.

November 15th 1947:Talent Competition in Scout Den.Singers 1^st Bridie Gaffney,2^nd Petsie Lawlor,3^rd Teresa Fitzpatrick,4^th Peter Moore.5^th Louis Smith and 6^th Phyllis McNamara. Impersonators 1^st John Fagan,2^nd John Fitzpatrick.Instrumental 1^st Leo Ronan,2^nd Paddy O Neill.

Same Week: Mrs R Ledley Bray has purchased the ‘Magnet Bar’(‘Blackhorse’) formerly owned by J Melican for £2,150.

Perl Leonard (Church Street) has been called to the Civil Service.She was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.

November 20^th 1947:

CYMS Whist:Top Score Frank Fitzpatrick (Military Row),1^st Gent Joe O Rourke (Market Square),2^nd Gent Sean Smith (Main Street).Ladies 1^st Mary McGovern (Church Street),2^nd Lady Miss Norton (Town Hall Street).

Same Week: Frank Conlon buys residence on Cathedral Road for £2,125 (Byrnes).

‘Eagle Bar’ is sold to Harbison Bros.Moneymore Co.Derry for a record £5,350.

February 20th 1948:

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ommy Connolly buys residence in Church Street for £2,500.(Seamus and MaryMunnely’s)

Same Week:Downbeaters supply the music at Annual Boy’s Scout Dance.

Brendan Stronge son of Mickey and Mrs Stronge Saint Bridget’s Terrace takes 1^st place in Ireland in the Post Office entry exams.

Same Week:World mourns the death of Indian pacifist Mahatma Gandhi.

First Inter Party Governmment(Fine Gael,Labour and Clann Na Poblachta) led by John A Costello

October 2^nd 1948:

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avan win their 4^th all Ireland Senior Football crown.Belfast readers say “Cavan justify Ulster’s faith and confidence”, while the prisoners in Armagh Jail send their congratulations to the players and fulsome praise for the commentary by Micheal O’ Hehir a sentiment also expressed by ‘Cavan supporter in Liverpool’.

November 6^th 1948:

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YMS Whist Drive £6 in Prizes each Sunday night in CYMS Hall.

Same week:Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society.Meeting George Maloney (President) also present Rev. P J Gargan,Mrs Maura Cullen.,Con P Smith,Tommy Reilly (Regal),Michael J Galligan,Patrick McCarren and Michael Delaney.

November 13th 1948:

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dvert: “Cavan’s Sole Air Agency.If you intend going to America or anywhere else contact John McGinnity Bridge Street.NB No booking fee nor is a deposit necessary”.

Death of Andrew Sharkey Drumalee,Mary McNamara Kilnavara and Mrs Smith Abbey Street.

November 20th 1948:

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YMS Whist Drive Top Score £3 and numerous other prizes.

December 4th 1948:

CYMS Whist Winners.Top Score Kathleen Sullivan Church Street,1^st Lady Mrs Packy Leonard (Bridge Street),2^nd Lady Mrs H O’ Rafferty(GNR Station),1^st Gent Jim Scanlon on a cut from John M Breen.

December 7th 1948:

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T Dwane retires as Postmaster to his farm in the Golden Vale.Committee making the presentation. Jerry Lyons (Chair),Fr. Hugh McGrail (CYMS),Tommy McCormick,M J Smith (Town Clerk),T J Fitzpatrick,Supt Joe Murray,E T O Hanlon,Bernard Stacey and Michael Harding (Acting Sec.Cavan County Council).

December 18th1948:

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avan Boxing Championships in CYMS Hall.Packed to capacity on both Friday (Semi finals) and Saturday (Finals).Results After a sensational win knocking out the more experienced John Joe Dunne in the Semi Finals,Teddy McCormack surprisingly outboxed the seasoned campaigner Pete Donohoe to claim Boxer of the Tournament.Other Results.S McSharry beat G Gogarty,Paddy McNamara beat P Sullivan,F Fitzpatrick beat K Kirby,Eamonn Donohoe beat Charlie Moore,Pete Lawlor beat Paddy Cassidy,Paddy Duffy beat Andy Burns,Patsy Lawlor beat T Smith,Sean (spider) Donohoe beat Leo Ronan and J Smith beat Jerry Kinsella.Jim Brady was referee: Judges John Donohoe Tim O’ Riordan and Dr. F P E Smith.Timekeepers:Charlie Greene and D McSharry.Certificates wre presented to the winners after each bout by Mr Rafferty (GNR).Father Hugh McGrail thanked everybody who took part in the ‘Saint John Bosco Championships’ and said that “boxing provides a fine training for young boys as it teaches a chap to take as well as give a hard knock”!

December 25th 1948

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ichael Strong’s (Postman) Farewell Presentation in the Town Hall.Foresters Committee present wallet of notes to their departing Secretary after a splendid tea provided by the Ladies Committee.Molly McGurk,Frank O’ Keefe and several other members of the Foresters sang accompanied on the piano by Robert Ryan.The night ended with the singing of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and the National Anthem.

Same Week::‘Des Fretwell and His Famous Band’ Salthill provided the music at the successful Boy Scouts Dance in the Town Hall.

January 15th 1949:

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irst Pavilion Pantomime ‘Cinderella’ on Thursday,Friday and Sunday played to “enchanted” packed houses Cinderella Do Do O’Hagan , Prince Charming Maura Smyth, Baron Corny Michael Walsh Ugly Sisters Kitty Sullivan (Dandelion) and Nell Arnold (Dewdrop),Joxser and Jameser Sonny Magee and Frank Lynott, Buttons Sue Loane Fairyqueen Rose Magee Demon King Jack Poyntz, Mad Surgeon Pat McKiernan,Usher Cyril Arnold, Nurse Mary Bergin.Children:Jerry Lyons Peter Finnerty Margaret Smith. and Sean Breen. Girls Maura Baxter and Lorna Leonard Attentendants Dinny Whelan and Pat Flood Fairies.Corina Sullivan Margaret Sullivan and Lorna Smyth Choreographers Vera Brady and Maggie Hickey Producers Tom Hickey and Jack Poyntz Musical Director Maisie Magee,Stage Managers Dinny Whelan and Cyril Arnold,Costumes Moya and Vera Brady ,Make up Betty Fitzpatrick ably assisted by Mr and Mrs Paddy Cusack (Ballyjamesduff).Sonny Magee painted all of the ten different Settings.Chorus Ms Pat Cullen,Betty Hickey,Helen McCarren,Eileen McCarren and Maureen O’ Reilly,M/sFrank Carroll,Tery Cassidy,Paddy Donoghoe,Seamus Gilchreest,Willie O Hanlon and Gerry Maloney.Musical Accompaniment by J W Twoomey (piano) and Stan Mullery (drums and effects).

January 22nd 1949:

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aurice Brady has purchased his shop and Premises from Mrs B Whelan for £1,850.

January 29^th 1949

CYMS Annual Whist.:Top Score(£20) Robert Gray Mons Terrace,Ladies Mrs P A Galligan Bridge Street,2nd Mrs James Smith Coranure,3^rd Mrs Turbett Clones,Gents 1^st Tom Maguire (Tullyco),2^nd P McCaffrey (Glenview),3^rd T McGovern (Derryheen).Lowest Score:Mrs Bell (Arch Café),Consolation Prize Mr P Smith (Cloverhill).Winner of the Raffle for a ham (Presented by McCarrens) Sean McConnell (Ashe Street).

March 12th 1949:

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atrick Kirby (Butcher in Hickeys) won the gold medal and £50 in the National Irish Hides Improvements in Dublin.

Same Week: Ireland retain the triple Crown with 5 points to nil victory over Wales in Swansea.

Sean (spider) Donohoe fails to make it three in a row in the 7st 7 lbs weight at Ulster Boxing Championship Finals while his brother Eammon suffers a very controversial points defeat in the 4 st 7 lbs weight.

Joe Louis retires after 12 years at the top and the fight for the vacant crown will take place in June between Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott in Chicago.

March 26th 1949:

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nimated exchange of ‘Letters to the Editor’ sparked by comments made by Gerry Lovett about flax growing culminates with a letter from C Heaslip Chairman of the Cavan Farmer’s Assoc. “Save me from my friends the idea of Mr Lovett-a teacher and with an address at Cathedral Road Cavan and Senator Paddy Baxter a politician dictating to the farmers is a typical example of how the farmers are being used as tools”!

Same Week:Cavan Drama Festival:Ballyjamesduff CYMS win the Dr.Lyons Cup for ‘Michaelmas Eve’Etna Fay Best Actress..Hugh Lee Cup (Confined) Virginia Dramatic Society for the ‘Crow’.Anglo Celt Cup (1 act play) Cavan Players for ‘The Good and the Bad’,Producer Betty Fitzpatrick.Cavan Players:Maura Smyth,Pat Dooney,Jack Poyntz,Eugene Monahan,Charles Donohoe,Andy O’Brien and Tom Fitzpatrick.

Sudden death of Tom Sullivan PC 1 Main Street.Tributes from Tennis Club and Drama Festival Committee.

April 9^th 1949

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YMS Ceilidhe and Old Time Town Hall Easter Sunday Night.

Death of Mick Walsh (Wolfe Tone St.) expert bugler with the old Cavan Militia Band also Reggie Cinnamond (Belfast) and Mrs R A Brown (Owen Roe Tce.).

Same Week:Rinty Monaghan retains his Flyweight Championship of the World before 8,500 “adoring fans” in the King’s Hall Belfast beating the European Champion Maurice Sandevron (France ) on points.

April 16th 1949:

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reland becomes a Republic on Monday next (Easter Monday) with ceremony at GPO.

Same Week:Tom O’ Connor,Johnny O’ Rourke and Paddy Donnelly represent Cavan Harps on Cavan Junior County team to play Monaghan.

Ena Hickey beats Mrs Turkington (Bailieborough) to win the Ladie singles final at Cavan Open Badminton in the Pavillion while J Shaw (Mullingar) beat W Burns (Oldcastle) .Ena Hickey teamed up with J Shaw to win the Mixed Doubles Edward and Willie O’ Hanlon won the Men’s Doubles.Tom Fitzpatrick (Chairman) in presenting the trophies thanked all who helped with the tournament particularly the Protestant Hall and the Ladies Catering Committee

April 30^th 1949:

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ntimely death of Bishop Lyons aged 74.Lying in state in the library at his residence for 2 days.All businesses come to a halt as thousands accompany the remains on Friday evening to the Cathedral.Requiem Mass on Saturday attended by the President Sean T O’ Kelly,Taoiseach John Costello and Tanaiste William Norton.Sean Breen (mitre bearer),Matty Connolly Jerry Lyons Tommy Flood D McKenna Michael Cullivan George Gear Anselem Lovett Michael Farrell and Leo McDonald were altar servers.

CYMS supply the stewards who met at 4 pm in College Grounds for the Removal on Friday and 10 am on Saturday for the Requiem Mass in the Cathedral.

CSame Week:Before suspension of the Forester’s Carnival due to the death of Bishop Lyons.Fancy Dress Prettiest 1^st Madeline Donohoe (Abbey Street) ‘ Apple Blossom Time’,2nd Anne English ‘Gypsy’,3^rd Collette Flood ‘Buttons and Bows’.Most Topical 1^st Mary O’ Hanlon ‘Divided Ireland’, 2^nd Anne Bergin and the Misses Smiths Roscommon ‘AntiPartition’,3^rd Clair Flood and Essie Donohoe ‘Best Years of Our Lives’.Most Humourous 1^st Paddy Mullery ‘Bellman’,2^nd Master Brady ‘Brown Bomber’,3^rd Mary Connolly and Mary McKenna ‘April Showers’.Old Time Waltz 1^st J J O’ Reilly and Miss McDermott,2^nd Freddie Finlay and Miss A Smyth.

August 6th 1949:

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September 3rd 1949:

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avan LTC beat Pavilion .5-1:Mixed Doubles:Rev.G Cave and Mrs Reardon beat Dickie Mullery and Vera Bready (Sherlock),Jack Halpin and Mrs Flannery beat Jack Poyntz and Mary Gear,Dr. Flannery and Miss R Harman beat W Burns and Mrs Campbell.Clive Anderson and Miss M McGauran lost to Dessie Tweedy and Mrs P Burns,Captain and Mrs Saunderson beat Tommy McCormick and Shiela McCarren,Bill Anderson and Mrs Clark beat Tom Cinnamond and Do Do O’ Hagan.

September 17^th 1949:

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avan Harps beaten in Senior League at Tierquin by Mullahoran in “an over robust encounter witnessed by over 2,500 spectators”.Harps:John O’ Rourke,Paddy Conaty,Paddy Brady,Alo Maguire,Willie Doonan,Frank Connolly,Johnny O’ Rourke,Paddy Boylan,Terry Weir,Mickey Walsh,Joe Devlin,John Johnston,Tom McNamara and George Rourke.Tom O’ Connor and Paddy Donnolly were unable to play due to injury.

Same Week:Father Tom McCormick on holiday with his sister Bee Donohoe Abbey Street.

Dr.John Craig Co.M O H in Denmark to study modern methods of treating tuberculosis while Dr. Kevin Greene (Crosskeys) has been appointed House Surgeon at Cavan Surgical Hospital.

October 15th 1949:

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wen Roe Week:President Father John Maguire Vicar General,Chairman Father Pat Gaffney,Vice Chair P N Smith and Liam O’ Kelly (Bailieborough),Secretaries Fr. Charles Travers and Tommy Hughes,Treasurers Dr. Jack Sullivan and M J Smith,Patrons Tom F O’ Higgins TD (Minister for Defence) Archbishop Dalton and Major General L Archer (Army Chief of Staff).400 stewards present at CYMS Hall for final instructions.Over 75,000 and 100 bands with 200 banners attend the Parade and Tatoo on Sunday.

Cavan fail to make it 3 in a row of All Ireland Senior Championships when surprisingly defeated by Meath in the Final on a score of 2-8 to 1-6.

October 22nd 1949:

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rama Festival Committee 1949-1950:President Father Jimmy O’ Reilly Adm,Chairman Edward O’ Hanlon,Vice Chair.Seamus Gilheany,Secretary Tom Fitzpatrick,Assistant Sec.Rosemary Power,Treasurer Tom Malone (Hibernian Bank).

Same week:Death of Rev Joseph McDonald C M (Tower Hamlet),Rose Brady(Culies) and Randall Black (Bridge Street).

November 5th 1949:

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ictor Sherlock wins the All Ireland Junior Softball Singles in Navan.

December 10th 1949:

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YMS Whist:Top Score:Brian Tierney (Farnham Street),1^st Lady Maggie Hickey,2^nd Lady Mrs J P Dowd (Farnham Street),1^st Gent Diarmuid Lovett,2^nd Gent (tie) Sgt. McGrath GS and T Smith (Ashe Street).

Father Hugh McGrail CC leaves Cavan for Kinlough.

Maureen Thorne (Dublin Road) new S R N.

December 17^th 1949:

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YMS Whist:Top Score Eddie O’ Reilly (College Street),Ladies 1^st Miss R Banon (Main Street),2^nd Maggie Hickey,1^st Gent James Brady (Farnham),2^nd Mr Boyle (Bridge Street).

Same Week:Treacherous conditions heavy snow and frost-John Sharkey had great difficulty negotiating the dangerous roads particularly in the Virginia-Oldcastle area while delivering the Anglo Celts.

December 24th 1949:

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YMS Whist: Top Score:Mrs Pat Marron (Ashe Street),2^nd Kathy Murphy (Saint Aidans Tce.),3^rd Mrs Bell (Arch Café),1^st Gent Johnny Donohoe(Bridge Street),2^nd J J Norrie (College Street),3^rd J Brady (Thomascourt).

Additional Material from 1949 posted to http://www.cavancyms.com July 7^th 2009

January 1st 1949 Busy Christmas Eve in the shops in Cavan. Run up to Christmas very quiet but crowds flocked the shopping areas on Christmas Eve.

Cavan Pavillion Club present Cinderella in the Town Hall with cast of 45.Great music and comedy with topical sketches

January 8th 1949 Social and presentation in the Farnham Hotel of canteen of cutlery to Mrs B Whelan who recently sold her Upper Main Street premises to Maurice Brady.

Death of William H Bennett Gardener College Street.He was brother of John Bennett former employee of GNR.

Darragh Smith and Gerry Hunt in serious accident near Oldcastle when their car skidded on the treacherous roads.

Josephine Sheridan (Nee Donohoe Kilnaleck) and formerly of the Main Post Office is appointed Postmistress at Upper Main Street with her premises situated at Auburn House.

January 15th 1949 Royal Jester with a cast of 75 is staged by the pupils of the De La Salle School in the Poor Clare Convent Concert Hall.

Patrick Reilly is The Jester John Joe Reilly is the Commander in Chief and Sean Woods is the King of The Cavania.

1^st ever Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Dinner Dance in College. The short appearance of the very popular Bishop Lyons is greeted with loud sustained applause.

January 22nd 1949 Maurice Brady etc

Ena Hickey is badminton singles champion in both League and Championship at the Pavillion Lawn Tennis Club. She is also the Tennis Champion League and Championship. Vera Brady Town Hall Street was the Runner Up and Valerie McCarren the leading juvenile. Awards presented at Annual Pavillion Dinner in the Farnham where Maisie Magee entertained the guests on the piano

February 12th 1949 Richall Caddell buys Connolly’s Boot Store at 59 Main Street (Veale’s) for £2,000

Death of Ann Leddy College Street wife of George Leddy Master Baker.

Miss Joan Gannon staying with her aunt Mrs John F O Hanlon Farnham Street. Joan is employed with Sabrina Airlines and is returning from a conference in Stockholm.

D Greene from Ballygawley Sligo pays a record £4,800 for the Eagle Bar in Bridge Street.

Work begins on the erection of the new 40 house development at Kilnavara( Saint Felim’s Place).The Council are building the houses in blocks of 4 by direct labour. Somewhat hilly approach but fine elevated site adjacent to Swellan Lake.

February 26th1949 Over 400 attend the Nurses Dance in the Town Hall with music by Jimmy Masson and the Gresham Orchestra.

John Gilchreest Plasterer dies in England. Outstanding member of the first Slashers team of 1888.Survived by his brother Matt in Connolly Street.

Death of Tom Brady Tullyco at the residence of his brother Gus in Church Street. Funeral from the Cathedral.

Death of William Dempsey former member of the British Army and Cavan Labour Band. Uncle of Cavan All Ireland footballer Willie Doonan.

March 5th 1949 1^st Cavan Gun Club Dinner 1949.Speakers include Father P J Gargan Jack Halpin Father Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College and George Maloney.

Patrick Kirby Butcher in Mrs Joe Hickeys 2^nd in Irish Hide Flaying at Dublin Abattoir and is awarded with a cheque for £50.

March 12^th 1949 Death of Fanny Hewitt former Postmistress at Dtumconnick.Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery

March 19th 1949 Death of Mary Higgins Drumalee wife of Bernard Higgins Drumalee and member of the Anglo Celt Staff. She is survived by her husband Bernard and infant daughter born on Sunday (Mary Higgins-McDonald).Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family by Cavan Urban Council Anglo Celt Staff and the Foresters.Rev JJ O Reilly Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.

March 26th 1949 Sudden death of Tom Sullivan Main Street at the age of 40.Vice President of the Irish RGTDATA.Funeral biggest ever seen in the Cathedral. Survived by his wife Bridie son Brian daughter Marie

Ann Margaret and Breda brothers Doctors Jack and Benny sisters Maisie Rita and Kitty. Tributes and Guard of Honour from Pavilion Tennis Club Foresters and Cavan Drama Festival. Father Charles Cartwright presided at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry. CYMS Players with ‘Michaelmas Eve’ Best Actress Maura Smith Cavan Players. Best One Act Play Cavan Players with ‘The Good and The Bad’ Producer Betty Fitzpatrick Cast Maura Smith Jack Poyntz Pat Dooney Charles Donoghue Eugene Monahan AJ O Brien and Tom Fitzpatrick.Festival Officers 1949 Patron Bishop Patrick Lyons Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Seamus Gilheany Secretary Miss MF McGeehin Assistant Secretary Rosemary Power Treasurer Tom Malone Hibernian Bank.

Adeline Clerkin Oliver Plunkett House Bridge Street is conferred with her SRN Nursing qualification. Past pupil of the Poor Clare’s and Loreto College.

Death of Reginald (Reggie) Cinnamond son of the late Robert and brother of W E Cinnamond (Ned) Church Street.

Death of Mick Walsh Wolfe Tone Street former member of the old Militia Band he was an expert bugler.Outstandin footballer with Cavan Slashers he won several County Senior medals.

April 16th 1949 James P Mansfield Raphoe County Donegal is appointed Cavan County Engineer. He was formerly Chief Assistant Engineer with Donegal County Council.

Hugh Rafferty retires after 5 years as Cavan Station Master

.Native of County Tyrone he served in Dublin Donegal Armagh Belturbet and Monaghan before being appointed Station Master in Cavan in 1944.

April 23rd 1949 Clive Anderson of The Royal School wins the John Delaney Cup at Sligo Feis Ceoil for Piano.

Sudden death of Jerry Burke on Good Friday at a very young age. Owner of Chemist shops in Cavan and Drogheda. Native of Castlepollard County Westmeath he was very popular and did an extensive business. Involved in many of the local organisations he was very highly respected citizen whose death has shocked the entire Community. Survived by his wife Nan MPSI sons John Dermot and Kevin parents Mr and Mrs R Burke brother John and sister Maisie.Over 20 priests concelebrated the Requiem Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Cullies.

April 30th1949 Death of John Fitzpatrick Wolfe Tone Street.Member of the outdoor staff Cavan UDC.Very obliging and industrious. Father Malachy Byrne officiated at the Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

Congratulations to Molly Reilly who has passed her exams as SRN at Saint George’s Hospital London.She is daughter of Michael and Mrs Reilly Emmett Place.

May 7th1949 Residents of Emmett Place and Wolfe Tone Street continue to erect floral tributes to Our Lady on May Eve a tradition going back hundreds of years and now confined to these two old residential areas of the town.

May 14th 1949 Cavan Carnival Children’s Fancy Dress Prettiest 1^st Miss O Reilly Wolfe Tone Street 2^nd Doreen Smyth 60 main Street and 3^rd Mary Fegan Saint Patrick’s Terrace. Humorous 1^st Micheal Smyth and Joe McConnell

May 21st 1949 Feast of Saint John Baptist De La Salle celebrated with free day for the pupils solemn High Mass celebrated by C McNiffe CSSR with Father Vincent Kennedy on the organ and Brother Luke conducting the school choir in the Cathedral and a gala Sports Day in Breffni Park in the afternoon.

May 28th 1949 Death of Mary Dowd mother of County Registrar John P O Dowd at John P s residence in Farnham Street. Father Charles Cartwright officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Middle Chapel Cootehill.

William Devine Foreman on the building of Saint Felim’s Place announces that there are now 9 masons 7 carpenters and 25 labourers employed by Cavan UDC on the scheme Smith of Alackan is the Time Keeper and the houses are being erected by direct labour in units of 4.

Only 6 men attend The Hiring Fair with each fetching £38-£44 for the half year with board. There were no girls offering their services.

Lt Cpl Thomas Higgins son of Jim and Molly 7 Lake View Terrace and presently attached to of the Irish Fusiliers in Egypt receives The George Cross for gallantry and bravery in battle in Palestine.The family moved to England quite recently.

June 11th 1949 Rev Joseph Young CC Aughrim Street Dublin is appointed Parish Priest in Narraghmore County Kildare.Father Young is a brother of Tommy proprietor of the Dublin Bar Ashe Street.

Inspector W Brett is appointed to Castlebar.Served the community in Cavan since 1945 he is succeeded by HJ Gillespie from Dundalk.

Death of Daniel Taggart last of a family who were engaged in Coach Building in Church Street for centuries. Educated at the old Christian Brothers and Saint Patrick’s College .He joined the family business as a Painter in the Coach Factory. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers and Cavan Town soccer club. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

Death of the very popular and well known Painter John Johnston Colman Road at an advanced age. One of the last surviving members of the famous foresters All Ireland Congress in 1913.Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

June 18th 1949 Death of Kate Dunne College Street in Mullingar.she was mother of J Dunne Cavan Post Office. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry

Death of Rose Dempsey relict of James (Harness Maker) Saint Brigid’s Terrace. Father JJ O Reilly Adm officiated at the Funeral from the Cathedral t Cullies.

Edward O Hanlon newly appointed Editor of the Anglo Celt breaks the Amateur Course Record at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 69.Edward shot an eagle and 4 birdies was out in 36 and back in 33.His scorecard was marked by former Cavan All Ireland footballer MJ Magee.The professional record stands to Phil Lawlor with 68 for the course that has a bogey of 72.

Captain’s (Edward O Hanlon’s Prize) At County Cavan Golf Club 1^st Philip Smyth (22) Main Street 68 nett joint 2^nd E McGovern (21) and A Vaughan (22) tied with 70

June 25th 1949 Father Torlac O Reilly son of the late TP (former Cavan MOH) and Mrs Reilly Dublin and Earlsvale Road Cavan is ordained a priest at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.

Death of Bob Simpson Owen Roe former Signal Man at Cavan Railway station. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.

Death of Sarah Richmond Tullymongan House. She was mother of Harry and relict of Frank Richmond.Funeral from Cavan Parish church to the New cemetery.

Con P Smith and his wife Ann buy the 22 bedroom Tearmon Hotel Termofeckin County Louth on 537 acres for £22,000 from the Irish Tourist Board. Beautiful hotel excellent catering in serene surroundings.

July 2nd 1949 Cavan the Ulster and All Ireland Champions beat Antrim 3-7 to 2-6 at Corrigan Park Belfast in the Ulster Semi Final before 15,000 spectators s.Cavan led by 2-6 to 1-2 at the interval.

John Maguire aged 12 so of Garda John Maguire Swellan rescues Patrick Fagan also from Swellan from drowning at Swellan lake while Seamus Caffrey son of B Caffrey Postman rescues an entire family from drowning at Bray in County Wicklow. The Anglo Celt calls for the two men to be honoured for their acts of bravery.

George V Maloney Solicitor purchases the premises of Arthur Fagan Solicitor Farnham Street for £2,350.

Death of Louis McManus son of Patrick McManus JP and former Chairman of Cavan County Council Killynebber.Poultry farmer in Berkshire England since 1928-he retired 2 years ago.One of a family of 10-3 of his brothers were doctors.Survived by his brother Father Vincent CSSR in Australia. Father Hugh McGrail officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

July 9th 1949 Bernard Sullivan with his wife and 2 children former Chairman of Cavan Branch ITGWU is made a presentation by his colleagues at Ceilidhe in the Town Hall with music by the Breffni Ceilidhe Band and Exhibition of Dancing by The Gauthier School of Dancing.

There are now 80 employed at the building of the new houses at Kilnavara including 50 labourers 11 masons 3 Plumbers 10 Carpenters and 2 Apprentices.

Annette Egan daughter of Harry and Margaret Saint Brigid’s Terrace wins 1^st place in the Under 8 Reels and Jigs at both Feis Breifne and Ballyjamesduff Feis.

Leo Greene Upper Main Street son of John James Butcher is the lucky winner of the Cake in the Forester’s Draw.

July 16th 1949 Sympathy is extended to Patrick Donaghy GNR Bus Driver Saint Mary’s Terrace on the death of his wife. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

Hugh P McEntee son of Andy and Anna McEntee and a member of the well known McEntee family Breffni Bar Upper Main Street is appointed a Rate Collector with Cavan Urban Council.

John McGinnity organises 2 successful flights on The Saint Colman from Dublin Airport viewing all the main sites in county Cavan.The party was led by Dermot McCarthy County Manager and welcomed to Dublin Airport by SB Kelly PRO Aer Lingus.The guests then had a conducted tour of the Airport which is the most modern in Europe by Matt Leddy Aer Rianta and a native of Innishmore Butlersbridge.The a dinner in their honour they were hailed as pioneers as this was the first flight of its kind for such a large number of people ever organised by Aer Rianta.

Cavan are raging hot favourites to retain their Ulster crown against Armagh on Sunday while Donegal play Armagh in the Ulster Minor Final in the curtain raiser to the big game in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.

July 30th 1949 William Maloney eldest son of George V and Eileen Drumbar presently employed with Brown Thomas in Grafton Street Dublin is awarded 1^st place in Retail Management at the High School of Commerce in Dublin.

Dympna Smyth Main Street and Mary Connolly Drumelis are awarded their SRN in Nursing by London County Council.

Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society 1949 President George V Maloney Secretary Sean O Farrell and Treasurer Con P Smith.

2^nd Cavan Troop Awards 1949 Inter Patrol 1^st Panther Patrol Team Patrol Leader John Walsh P Duffy Sean Woods J Gogarty Paddy McNamara Mel Doherty and Kevin McDermott 2^nd Curlew Patrol Leader J Donohoe Peter Maguire Paddy Flynn John Maguire Tommy O Donnell Sean Donohoe Michael Connolly and Barney Loonam.Merit Badges Signalling and Cycling Patrol Leader John Walsh Cycling and Swimming Patrol Leader Joseph Donohoe Swimming and Cycling Thomas Smith Woodwork Metalwork and Blacksmith A Greene Cycling and Swimming Leo Ronan Swimming Blacksmith and Metal work Sean Donohoe Bugling Swimming and Printing Teddy McCormack. The awards were presented by Father Malachy Byrne Chap[lain and Father PJ Gargan Diocesan Chaplain at a function in the Den in Bridge Street at which it was announced that the Annual Camp would take place this year in Enniscrone from the 5^th to the 18^th of August.

Death of Alice Reynolds wife of Tommy Shopkeeper Upper Main Street. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.

Death of John Haddock Caretaker of the New Protestant cemetry.Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.

August 13th 1949 Cavan just beat Armagh 1-7 to 1-6 in disappointing Ulster Final performance in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones before a crowd of 24,000 who paid gate receipts of £1,960.The youthful Brian McNamara lined out for the injured Mick Higgins who was very badly missed at centre half forward. The Cootehill Brass and Reed Band paraded the teams before the match. Team Seamus Morris R O Connor Paddy Smith Owen Roe McGovern PJ DukeJohn Joe O Reilly (Captain) Simon Deignan Phil Brady Victor Sherlock Edwin Carolan Tony Tighe John Joe Cassidy Jimmy Stafford Peter Donohoe and TP O Reilly. Subs Willie Doonan J McEnroe Johnny Cusack Des Maguire Brian McNamara and James McCabe. Scorers Peter Donohoe 1-2 Edwin Carolan 0-3 Victor Sherlock 0-1 and Tony Tighe 0-1.Cavan will now meet Cork in the All Ireland Semi Final in Croke Park.

August 20th 1949 Death of Mary Josephine Smyth nee Maloney 7 Cootehill Road and late of 60 Main Street Cavan. Relict of Michael J Smyth former Chairman of Cavan Urban Council who died in July of 1914.Lady of great charm integrity and humour. Her acts of kindness and charity were legendary. She was an outstanding Vintner and Grocer and was engaged in packing tea and sugar each Tuesday at her premises in Main Street. Survived by her sons Terence (Teddy) Michael (Mick) Tommy and Paddy daughters Alice McConnell Mary (Mollie) Kathy Conaty and Teresa brother George Maloney and sister Sister Angela CSJ Provincial Sacred Heart Convent Leicester Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm assisted by Rev Joe Brady Belturbet Rev Peter O Donohoe CC Dublin and Rev Patrick O Donohoe (cousins) officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.

Outstanding display by Cavan as they sweep aside the challenge of Cork 1-9 to 2-3 in the All Ireland Semi Final before an attendance of 49,789 who paid gate receipts of £5,103.They now qualify to met near neighbours Meath in the defence of their title. Scorers for Cavan Peter Donohoe 0-6 JJ Cassidy 1-0 Phil Brady Tony Tighe and Joe Stafford 0-1 each. Cavan who once again lined out without the injured Mick Higgins trailed Cork by 1-2 to 0-4 at the interval but dominated exchanges in the 2^nd half. Admission to the Hogan Stand was raised to 2/6 while Hill 16 admission was 1/6.

September 3rd 1949 Sunday Press is published for the 1^st time.

Paddy Drum older brother of Tommy Drum (Blacksmith) dies in Scotland.

Hubert Duffy eldest son of Paddy Duffy Owen Roe 1^st in County Council and Diocesan Exams for entry to Saint Patrick’s College. Hubert was 7^th in Ireland.

Harry B Dawson formerly of Keadue Lodge and now domiciled in New York sends best wishes to the Cavan team in their attempt to win their third All Ireland in a row. Harry was in the Polo Grounds for the 1947 Final and is a personal friend of all the players and mentors.

September 24th 1949 Death of Hugh J Neary son of Peter and RA Neary Market Square in New Zealand. Member of the Police Force he was due to retire home to Cavan in 1952.

Presentation and Social to Francis Smith on the occasion of his emigration to the USA.

Father Charles Cartwright officiates at the funeral of Catherine McGauran relict of James College View in the Cathedral with burial in Cullies cemetery.

October 1st 1949 Meath beat raging hot favourites Cavan in the All Ireland Final by 1-10 to 1-6 to win their first Senior All Ireland in the 62 year history of the competition. Outplayed for most of the hour the decision to leave Willie Doonan on the sideline cost Cavan dearly as Meath’s danger man Peter McDermott rans riot among the Cavan defence. Meath held sway at midfield and were yards faster and hungrier than Cavan. A crowd of 79,460 paying gate receipts of £7,057 with 10,000 locked outside failing to gain admission. In the curtain raiser Armagh beat Kerry to record their 1^st All Ireland victory. Scorers for Cavan Peter Donohoe 0-6 all frees Mick Higgins 1-0.The 2 hour journey home was completed at a snails pace because of the thick fog that enveloped the entire country.

John Joe O Reilly Church Street record haul of fish with pike and perch many of them over 2 lbs.

October 8th 1949 Owen Roe Tercentenary 1649-1949 celebrations in Cavan

Attended by over 100,000.The Military Tattoo in Breffni Park The Military Exhibition in the Courthouse and the final day Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dalton and parade in which over 25,000 marched in glorious sunshine were the highlights of a packed week of programmes to honour Ireland’s greatest general. Owen Roe was played by Lt E Clerkin FCA Aughaloora complete with white horse. Admission was 4/-(Reserved) 2/- and 1/- for Children.

Carmel McDonnell daughter of Tommy McDonnell and Mrs McDonnell Swellan first place in Loreto College in Intermediate Examination scoring 1^st class honours in all subjects is awarded a Scholarship and £60 for being placed 5^th in All of Ireland.

Death of Mrs Caffrey Drumalee wife of Paul Caffrey in a Dublin Hospital. Father JJ O Reilly Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

Death of Mrs Carroll Creighan Terrace wife of John. Father Malachy Byrne officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

October 22nd 1949 Death of John Walsh in Lisdarn.Former outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning Senior Championship medals. Father Malachy Byrne officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

Farnham Cup Final at County Cavan Golf Club is won by R Lynch playing off 17 beating AG Anketell who was playing off 6 in the final.

Death of Father Joseph McDonald saint Peter’s Phibsboro and formerly from Tower Hamlet Cavan and member of the well known Cavan drapery firm at the age of 58.educated at Saint Patrick’s college and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth where he was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore in 1915.Served Kilmore for 13 years before joining the Vincentians in 1928.Survived by his brothers Philip and Austin sister Mrs Carolan Oldcastle.Funeral from Saint Peter’s Phibsboro to Glasnevin cemetery.

29th of October 1949 Death of Rose Brady Claude Villa Cullies Cavan. Native of Cormeen Stradone.All her own family were in religion as Sisters and Priests. Predeceased by her husband James she is survived by her sons Father Philip A Brady Galloway Scotland Brian (Barney) James Brady MPSI John AgrSc and her daughter Sister M Ignatius. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

Sudden death of Randall Black extensive farmer and Butcher in Bridge Street at his residence Gartbrattan House. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.

Cavan Drama Festival Committee 1949-1950 Patron Rev Father JJ O Reilly Adm Chairman Edward O Hanlon Vice Chairman Seamus Gilheany NT Secretary Tom Fitzpatrick Assistant Secretary Rosemary Power Treasurer Tom Malone Hibernian Bank.

November 5th 1949 Victor Sherlock Cavan and Kingscourt wins the All Ireland Junior Softball singles beating the Leinster Champion M Fahy Dublin in an exciting Final in Navan.Sherlock won on the score 17-21 21-18 21-8 21-12 before a large enthusiastic gallery.

Death of Cavan’s oldest citizen John Smith Drumbar at the age of 90.Decent Catholic very charitable and kind. Leading member for over 70 years of the Cathedral Confraternity. He was tall handsome and highly respected. After a stint working on the GNR Railways finished his working life with Lord Farnham of whom he had his cottage rented. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

November 12th 1949 Death of Rose Strong Saint Brigid’s in Lisdarn after a long illness. All of her family are now in an orphanage and 3 of them were home for the funeral of their mother. Father Malachy Byrne officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

November 19th 1949 10 labourers offer their services at Cavan Hiring Feis.All were rented at £39-42 per half year with full board. There were no girls.

November 26th 1949 Paddy Elliott Building Contractor buys Taggart’s Church Street at Public Auction conducted by Frank Conlon for £1,700.TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.

December 3rd 1949 CYMS 1949-1950 Chairman Gerry Lovett Vice Chairman Matty Corcoran Treasurer Mick Fox Secretary Eugene Monaghan Committee Joe O Rourke HL Smith Sean McConnell and Thomas Smith.

Kathleen Donohoe daughter of James Anglo Celt and College Street passes her SRN in London. Kathleen trained at Saint Andrew’s Hospital London.

December 10th 1949 All Catholic Church bells will ring out in unison at 12 midnight on Christmas Eve to usher in The Holy Year. John McGinnity is offering return flights to Rome with TWA from £54 return.

Father John Hunt replaces Father Hugh McGrail as Curate in Cavan.

Death of Patrick Donlon Swellan at an advanced age. Native of Drumod County Leitrim he formerly worked with the old Midland Railway. Regular member of the Catholic Confraternity in the Cathedral. He was a former Labour member of Cavan Adm.Father Malachy Byrne officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

CYMS Whist Drive Top Score Brian Tierney Farnham Street 1^st Lady Maggie Hickey 2^nd Lady Mrs JP Dowd Farnham Street 1t Gent Diarmuid Lovett 2^nd Gent Sergeant McGrath and Thomas smith Ashe Street (Tie).

December 17th 1949 Maureen Thorne daughter of Sergeant Thorne Dublin Road passes her State Registered Nurse exam at Cornelia Hospital in Dorset.

Trade in the shops in Cavan over the Christmas period was very poor. Christmas Eve brought a late sustained rush with shoppers thronging the town by cars and buses until a late hour.

Death of Michael Lee extensive hard working farmer at Behey.He was father of Owen Lee Porter in Surgical Hospital. Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.

Death of Terence Smith Labourer Drumalee Cottages. Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.

December 31st 1949 Santa Claus Sean Galligan Gene Philip and Joe Cullivan together with the Power School of Dancing entertain the patients in the Surgical Hospital on Christmas Day.

County Cavan Golf Club 50^th Annual General Meeting President John F O Hanlon Captain Bob Henderson Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer H Clark. Winners of Majors 1949 Captain’s Prize Philip Smyth Main Street Members Cup FPE Smith Farnham Cup R Lynch O Hanlon Cup Benny Hickey Ladies Captain’s Prize Kathleen Sullivan Church Street Lyons Cup Senior Cup and Perpetual Cup Joan O Hanlon Junior Cup Maisie Magee Cavan.

Cavan Tennis Club 1949 Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Jerry Lyons Secretary Tommy McCormick Treasurer Michael J Smith.

January 7th 1950 Over 4,000 people attend the six nights of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club’s Jack and the Beanstalk in the Town Hall. Over 700 children attended the matinee on Sunday. Bouquets of flowers and gifts were showered on the cast at the close on Sunday night.

Drumbar House and lands is sold by George Maloney to Griffith Black Butcher Bridge Street.