News Items 50-60

avan CYMS beat Belturbet:Tom McCusker 300 beat Alan Henderson 215,Joe Higgins 250 beat Herbie Small 132,H L Smith 139 lost to Jim O’ Sullivan150,Michael Breslin 120 lost to Mickey Rooney 150,Sean McConnell 150 beat Nigel Cassiddy 96.

January 30^th 1950:

Phil Ruddy (Bridge Street) retires as Principal of Coolboyogue School.Founder Member and President of Cavan CYMS.

Same Week:’Billy Carter and His Band’ (Bray ) supply the music at the crowded Garda Dance.

Young Priest’s Society:Chairman G V Maloney (senior),Committee:Father Jimmy O’ Reilly Miss O’ Dowd Rev P J Gargan Con P Smith Mick Galligan Miss Eileen Whelan and Tommy Reilly (Regal.)

Jim Brady Tops the Bill in his 2^nd Professional fight at the Ulster Hall Belfast.

February 18th 1950:

avan CYMS beat Enniskillen 4 games to 1 away

March 25^th 1950:

Same Week::Funerals of Mrs Brennan wife of Dinny Brennan (Wolfe Tone Street), “they had been only five months wed” and she is interred in Killoughter Cemetry.

Sympathy to Mrs Patrick McCarren on the death of her Mother Mrs N Smith Carrigallen.

Magnet Players (Killygarry ) win the Hugh Lee Cup for ‘Rugged Path’ at Cavan Drama Festival.Cast:Pat Smith Bridie Fleming Pat Keaney Margaret Eane Jim McCabe Kathleen Cahill Paddy Young Philomena Smith Doney Smith Molly O’ Brien Seamus Kane Mickey O’ Brien Joe O’ Reilly and Andy O Brien who also produced the show.Eithne Fay (Ballyjamesduff CYMS) won the Gold Medal for Best Actress in the Festival.

March 24th 1950:

Sudden death of Con Smith 86 Main Street (An Sibin) while attending the Railway Cup Finals in Croke Park

April 15th 1950:

avan CYMS win the Border League from 2nd Enniskillen 3^rd Clones 4^th Cavan Legion.

September 15th 1950:

ustin Quinn consecrated Bishop of Kilmore in the Cathedral Like his predecessor Bishop Lyons former Administrator in Drogheda.

November 25th 1950:

roclaimation of the ‘Assumption of our Lady Into Heaven’.

Same Week:Frank Conlon opens new drapery store opposite the Poor Clare Convent.

‘Ralph Sylvester and his Orchestra’ supplied the music at a very successful McCarren’s Dance in the Town Hall.

December2nd 1950:

YMS Annual General Meeting.Rev.Chairman Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm.President Gerry Lovett,Vice President Matty Corcoran,Treasurer Mick Fox,Secretary Eugene Monahan.Committee Joe Higgins Hughie Smith Tommy Connolly and Sean McConnell.

January 27th 1951:

eath of Mrs Elizabeth McCaffrey wife of Paddy McCaffrey Mitchell Street.Mother of Peter (Sacristanin Cathedral 2006).

Funeral of Margaret Agnew Connolly Street to New Cemetery.

Same Week;Congratulations to Dr.John Cooney Lisdarn who was conferred at UCD.

Tennis Club Annual Dance in the Pavilion with ‘Johnny Butler’s Orchestra’.

February 3rd 1951:

YMS Whist continues in Temperance Hall with £5 for Top Score.Hall heated and lit.

Same Week:Jim Brady (9st-9lb) drew but very unlucky not to get the verdict against Tommy Rafferty (10st) over 6 rounds in the Ulster Hall

Willie Maloney first in Ireland in Retail Management ,presently with Brown Thomas Grafton Street Dublin.

Tony Dunne (Saint Mary’s Terrace) former Postman promoted to clerical staff GPO.

February 10th 1951:

YMS loses one of its founder members and billiards star with the untimely death of Packy Leonard Bridge Street (Conaty’s Tailors).Excelled at gaelic football with the Slashers and Cavan. Golf ,badminton,tennis and handball star.He was Secretary of Cavan County Board GAA and County Cavan Golf Club.

Same Week:Bon voyage to Paddy O’ Reilly (Church Street) emigrating to Australia.(Brother of John Joe Swellan).

March 3rd 1951:

ungalow ‘Avoca’ Cathedral Road (Noel McHugh’s) sold for £1,550.

Funeral of Robert Dunne (18) Saint Brigids Terrace.

Bread is being strictly rationed in the shops.

March 10th 1951:

CYMS Annual Whist Drive in Town Hall Mick Fox (Treasurer) has over forty prizes on display in O’ Gorman’s window(beside ‘White Star’).

Same Week Henry Martin promoted to Court Clerk Waterford city.

Seamus Morris John Joe O’Reilly Phil Brady Victor Sherlock Tony Tighe Mick Higgins Peter Donohoe and Edwin Carolan “backbone” of the Ulster Railway Cup team.

March 24th 1951:

live Anderson wins the Festival Cup in Belfast and the Royal School pianist featured on BBC Radio from Belfast.

31st March 1951:

Cavan and Longford draw in Rugby.Cavan:Des McSherry Mattie Donohoe Clive Anderson Tom Cinnamond Dessie Coulter Richard Black Bill Anderson J Reilly Teddy McCormack Paddy McManus John Cooney Jerry Kinsella Pat Cooney Willie Carnew and Brendan Cooney.

Same Week:Donald Brady (Church Street) buys the ‘White Star’ for £7,000.

Cavan Point to Point Races with 6 races on the card over the Farragh Course next Friday.

April 7th 1951:

irls Club Show in Town Hall::Producer Sarah Cullen ,Choreographer Betty Gannon,Stage Manager Betty Fitzpatrick,Tap Dance Maura McGilly,Orchestra P O’ Neill (drums) Miss E Shiel (violin) and Maura McGilly (piano).Cast:Nancy O’Neill Sue Donohoe Teresa Duffy Rita Fay Essie Donohoe Maisie Maguire Pauline Clerkin Celine Donohoe Eileen Farrell Eilish O’Neill Bridie Donohoe Teresa Gray Phylis McNamara Colette Brady Vera O Rourke Kathleen Hicks Janey Connolly Kathleen Smith EileenSmith Margaret Smith Maureen Cosgrove Kathleen Maguire Margaret Kitson May Leddy Mary Lally Lizzie Clarke Margaret McCarville Rose Allen Ita Woods Helen Smith Marie Donaghy and Mary Plunkett.

April 14th 1951:

avan CYMS Win Border League:Tom McCusker 285 beaten by J Priestley(Enniskillen) 300,Joe Higgins 300 beat H Morris 115,P Smith 200 beat J Logue 110,Michael Breslin 200 beat J Jones 105,Jimmy Moore 200 beat Jack Love 168.This is the CYMS’ 4^th league in a row and since 1939 they have only been beaten once.

November 10th 1951:

ancy Dress Ball Winners in Pavilion:Cheaper by the Dozen Paddy McManus Jack Sullivan Kathleen Sulivan Helen and Eileen McCarren M Smith Margaret Smith P Smith Rose and Kitty McCabe Olive Black H Anderson George Maloney and F McInerney.Best Group:Duffy Circus Paddy and Maura McEntee Ena Hickey Betty Hickey Maggie Hickey Mr and Mrs Clive Arnold Mr and Mrs Tom Kelly Mrs M J Smith Jack Poyntz Jack Binchey Tommy Aylmer and Dinny Whelan..Prettiest Costume 1^st Only a Beautiful Picture (Eithne McDonell), 2^nd Spanish Lady (Myra Mannion),3^rdCrinoline(Do Do O’ Hagan).Most Original:Central Bank (P Finnerty and Walter Lambert),2^nd’Buck Rodgers and His Flying Saucer’ (Jim Scanlon),3^rd Monnery Products (Rose Meehan).Tom Hickey was MC and ‘Bert Flynn and His Band’suplied the music.

Same Week:Sympathy extended to the family of William Leonard Church Street.He was Secretary to McCarren and Company for 25years.
Condolence to Patrick John Joe Tony and Brigid Dunne on the death of their Mother

November 17^th 1951:

1951:Andy McEntee weds Judy Cusack at Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey,Meg Cusack was Bridesmaid and Tommy Hughes Bestman.Father J Shiels PP assisted by Father Malachy Byrne officiated.

Marcella McDonald (Tower Hamlet) obtains her BA degree at UCD.

Condolence to Jack and Mrs Norry Saint Phelims Place) on the death of their son Gerry and daughter Frances on consecutive days, also to Eamonn English (Church Street) on the death of his Mother in Balina County Mayo.

December 2nd 1951:

YMS Commite:Rev.Chairman Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm.,President Gerry Lovett,Vice President Tommy Connolly,Treasurer Mick Fox,Secretary Philip Smith.Committee Ronnie Bell John Weston Matty Corcoran and Hughie Smith.Spiritual Director Father Malachy Byrne.

December 24th 1951:

eath of Patrick McNamara (Master Tailor) Connolly Street.Joe Higgins (Cavan CYMS) served his time in McNamara’s.

January 26th 1952:

YMS Bazaar on 1^st Sunday of Lent.

Same Week:Butlersbridge GFC Chairman Mick Browne,VC P John Reilly,Treasurers Pat Brogan and Thomas Carney,Joint Secretaries Mick Foynes and Charles McCourt.Committee Sean Browne Jack Reilly M Brady Sean O’ Hare J Fitzpatrick Con Smith P Keaveney J Reilly O Brady,Reps on County Committee Sean O’ Hare and John Reilly.

February 2nd 1952:

eddy McCormack wins £71-11s-00d in Drogheda Pools

February 9th 1952

ore good news from Drogheda Joan O’ Hanlon wins the Jackpot of £241!

Same Week: McCarren’s Staff Dance has’Brose Walsh’ supplying the music.Even the artic weather couldn’t spoil the fun for the capacity attendance.

February 16th 1952:

om McCusker qualifies for the Semi Final of the National Billiard Championships by beating Joe Broderick Dublin 500-234.In the Snooker Michael Breslin lost narrowly to the holder P J O’ Connor from Dublin.

Same Week:7^th Annual Nurses Dance.Surgeon J C McMullin makes his farewell speech.

Joe Dunne Saint Marys Terrace member of the Post Office Staff died in Dublin (Grandfather of Tony Dunne Anglo Celt) and Bridget Gollogly died in Carrickmacross.(Brian Sullivan’s Grandmother)

March 8th 1952:

om McCusker beaten in Final of Irish Billiards Championships losing to Pat Nolan from Kildare 1,000 to 896.Tom made breaks of 36 55 40 52 73 and 36.

March 15th 1952:

avan Girls Club Show:Packs them in (2 shows in Town Hall) and Oldcastle.Cast:Colette Brady Nancy Braiden Pauline Clerkin Lalla Connolly Maureen Cosgrove Christine Donohoe Teresa Duffy Eileen Farrell Rita Fay Bridie Galligan Teresa Gray Margaret Hagan Eileen Graham Kathleen Higgins Sue Higgins Erin Kirby Ann Kinsella Maureen Lally Maisie Maguire Kathleen Maguire Margaret McCarville Joan McCarville Kathleen McCann Mary McNiffe Chrissie McNamara Nancy O’ Neill Brigid O’ Rourke Vera O’ Rourke Bridie Plunkett Mary Plunkett Eileen Smith and Eileen Woods.Producer Sarah Cullen,Stage Manager Maura McEntee (Smyth),Orchestra:Maura McGilly (piano) James McIntyre and George Maloney (violins) and Stan Mullery (drums).Michael O’ Duffy “celebrated Irish tenor” was Guest Artrist.

March 29th 1952:

YMS Bazaar “wonderful success”!

Same Week:Cavan Town Soccer Club:Chairman Ned Cinnamond,Secretary Walter Crozier,Treasurer Norman Cinnamond.Committee Matty Thorne Pat Quinn J T Reilly O Gibson L Galvin Julien Gauthier.

Eugene Leddy’s Ceilidhe Band outstanding broadcast from Radio Eireann.

April 12th 1952:

harles Moore (Bantam) beats P McMahon Carrickmacross on points.Petesey Lawlor lost to J Dolan (Monaghan Champion),Lightweight Tommy Duignan beat J Reynolds (Drogheda),Fred Teidt (Dublin) beat J Foley (Meath).

April 12th 1952:

avan Rugby Club:President A H D Gordon,Vice Preident A G Fegan,Secretary Dessie Tweedy,Captain George Maloney,Vice Captain Mattie Donohoe Committee:Tom McCarren Dr Craig E O’ Holland Tommy McDonald and Maurice Jackson.Team to play Sligo on Easter Monday at Royal School Grounds.Bill Anderson Dessie Dunne Tom Cinnamond Des McSherry Bill Flannery Willie Maloney B Holland Pat Cooney Richard Black Jerry Kinsella S Lowry Paddy McManus George Maloney Leo Cosgrove and Teddy McCormack.

Same Week:Angling:Trout 1^st Andy McEntee (3 fish),2^nd Mrs G V Maloney(senior).Pike:1^st Joe Greene 2^nd George Maloney (senior).

July 5th 1952:

aureen Connolly (Little Mo) wins Wimbledon Ladies Single at the age of 17.she beat three times champion Louise Brough in straight sets 7-5,6-3.

October 18th 1952:

avan Win Their 5^th All Ireland Senior Title.Mick Higgins the hero in 0-9 to 0-5 replay win over Meath.Among the spectators was Gerry Boland (Minister for Justice) Paddy Smith (Minister for Local Government).Most Rev Dr.Kyne (Bishop of Meath) threw in the ball to start the game.

October 25th 1952:

avan CYMS Annual Bazaar on 30^th of November.Annual Whist Drive on the 6^th of November 1952.

Same Week:Cavan rugby team to play Portadown away:Mattie Donohoe,Norman Cinnamond,Dessie Tweedy,Bill Anderson,C Fay,A White,Peter Storey,Teddy McCormack,Richard Black,Jerry Kinsella,K Lynch,J Corrie,George Maloney (Capt.),Leo Cosgrove and Frank Lynott.Sub P P Mc Grath.

December 6th 1952:

eath of John Joe O’Reilly “We will ne’er see another like the Gallant John Joe.”

Death of Elizabeth McGurk (Kelly’s Terrace) aunt of the Smyth Family (Courthouse) and James McMahon (Veteran of World War 1) Breffni Terrace

Lily Hicks (Emmett Place) now residing in Islington a member of the Power school of Dancing.wins 3 first Prizes at Feis in London.

December 13th 1952:

ympathy to William Begin on the death of his wife.Funeral to Dundrum Co.Tipperary and Father Jimmy O’Reilly Adm. officiated.

Same Week:Death of Walter Lambert Saint Pheilm’s Place ex Irish Army and native of Wexford.

Dr.Bertie Cullen was MC at the Annual Nurse’s Dance at which ‘Billy Carter and His Band’ supplied the music.

December 20th 1952:

County Cavan Golf Club:President John F O’ Hanlon,Captain Jim Leonard,Secretary Dermot Morgan,Asistant Sec J P O’ Connell,Treasurer H Clarke.Committee:Louis Blessing Tom Brady Dr.Bertie Cullen Tom Fitzpatrick Bob Henderson M J (Sonny ) Magee Edward O Hanlon Jim Rafter and Dr.F P E Smith.Winners 1952:President’s Prize Dr.Smith and Mrs Galligan,Captain’s Prize John Marron,Members Cup Kay Henry,Dr.Cullen Cup Dr.Sean O Reilly,Farnham Cup Dermot Morgan,O’Hanlon Cup Tomas Donlon (Saint Pheilm’s Place),Mixed Foursomes George Davis and Maureen O’ Reilly.Ladies Section:President’s Prize Mrs E McDonagh,Captain’s Prize Kathleen Morgan,Lyon’s Cup (Open) Mrs McGrane (Clones),Senior Cup Joan O’ Hanlon,Junior Cup Joan O’ Hanlon,Committee Prize Joan O’ Hanlon,Granard Cup Dorrie Smith and Joan O’ Hanlon.

Same Week:Sean Young C/o Jackson’s Garage wins top prize (£20) in Breffni Park Draw.

January 17th 1953:

hist Drive in CYMS Hall on Sunday January 18^th 1953 £5 Top Prize,Hall Heated Score Cards 2/6.

March 7th 1953:

live O’Reilly widow of Cmdt.John Joe O’ Reilly opening a Confectionary and Fancy goods shop in Town Hall Street (Duchi Jewellers).

Same week:Bridge Club:Winners on Friday included Mr and Mrs Clarke,Mrs Austin McDonald and Mrs Jack Sullivan.

March 21^st 1953:

CYMS Annual Whist Drive:£50 in prizes with a Top score of £20 on Thursday 19^th of March 1953.

Same Week:Tony Brady son of Mr and Mrs John Brady Main Street obtained his Dentistry degree at the Royal College of Surgeons Dublin.

The Fair:Well stocked with cattle prices higher than ever Bullocks £62-£62-10-0,Springing Cows and Heifers £50-£60,Horses £50-£60,Ponies £30,Jennets £27 and Young Pigs £5 to £8 each.

May 29th 1953:

New Zealander Edward Hillery and Nepalese Sherpa Tensing reach the summit of Mount Everest.

July 25th 1953:

eath of Andy McEntee (Senior) founder member of the Catholic Club at his residence ‘The Breffni Bar’ 56 Upper Main Street.He was Sports Editor of the Anglo Celt for over 60 years.

Same Week:Farewell social and presentation in The Railway Hotel to Mattie Donohoe and Jerry Kinsella who are emigrating to Canada.

November 14th 1953:

inners CYMS Whist Drive Top Score John Weston Abbey Street,1st Lady Mrs Mackey Cavan,1st Gent P Slone Ballinagh,2ⁿLady Mrs Fitzpatrick Ballinagh, and 2^nd Gent P O’ Neill Ulster Arms.

Same Week::The 7 day licensed premises of B Cusack and Sons Bridge Street (J C’S Bar) was sold to Mr Pat and Rose Leddy Rosculligan for £2,400.

Death occurred at the residence of her son in law (John Coyle Connolly Street) of Mrs Susan Brady Kilmacnoran Drung.

November 21st 1953:

he death occurred on Monday at her home of Mrs Mary Coyle Kilnavara.She was Mother of Terry Coyle who won an All Ireland medal with Cavan in 1935.

Same Week:Maltese Bride:Miss Mary Camenzoli Hamrun Malta married Bernard Connolly eldest son of Barney and Susan Connolly Breffni Tce.Simon Connolly was Best Man and Miss M E Connolly was Bridesmaid,M/s Mary Radmulli was Matron of Honour and Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.

Bridge Club:Officers elected were Chairman Surgeon Cullen,Treasurer Dermot Morgan,Secretary Rev.Sean O’ Reilly.

December 12th 1953:

r A M Smith has taken over the practice of Mr P J McEntee (Monaghan) who is married to Maura daughter of Mr and Mrs P A Smyth.Mrs McEntee is a noted Soprano and broadcasts from Radio Eireann on a regular basis.

Same Wekk:Death of Mr Thomas O’ Rourke 5 Saint Aidans.Veteran of World War 1 and ex member of the Irish Army-Father of Johnny SIPTU.

Joe McGovern to play Santa Claus.Lord Farnham donates magnificient Norwegian pine erected by Paddy Elliott and Cavan Fire Brigade.Lighting,musical background and amplification by Smyth’s Electrical 60 Main Street.

December 19^th 1953

YMS Annual Whist Drive:Top Score (£20) Mr J Smith Lisduff Virginia,1^stLady Mrs P Leonard (Bridge Street),2^ndLady Miss Angela Clarke Cavan,3^rdLady Miss N Duignan Moyne,4^thLady Miss Mary Brady Corlesmore,1^stGent Matt Smith Drumcrave,2^ndGent John Clarke Swellan,3^r^dGent Dennis Sheridan Corlesmore,4^thGent Robert Little Newtownbutler.

Same week:The death occurred on Sunday of Michael Kirby eldest son of Mr and Mrs P Kirby 23 Saint Brigids Terrace,he was a playing member of Cavan Harps GFC and worked in Hickeys Butchers Bridge Street.

Jacksons Annual Dinner:Maurice and Alan Jackson hosted the Staff to dinner in the Farnham Hotel.The guests were entertained by ‘Din Joe’(‘Take the Floor’) with Tom McCusker on the accordion.Mr Louis Mallon on behalf of the staff returned thanks for the hospitality.Louis incidentally was on the Cavan All Ireland Junior team of 1926.

Unexpected death of Mr Charles (Cha) O’Rourke 43 College Street.He was a Bookmaker and brother of Joe .He was a former member of both the Catholic Club and Cavan CYMS.

February 28th 1954

CYMS Committee

resident Gerry Lovett,Vice President John Weston,Treasurer Mick Fox,Secretary Aidan Madden.Committee:Edward Cooke H L Smith Tommy Connolly and Richard Cassiddy.

October 30th 1954:

YMS Whist Drive.Winners Top Score Mrs Donohoe (Laragh),1^stLady Mrs Eugene Smith Church Street,2^nd Lady Mrs Arnold (Latt) and Mary McGovern(P O),1^s Gent Paddy Brogan (Butlersbridge),2ndGent Mick Clarke (Swellan).

Same Week:New Boxing Club ‘Breffni Boxing Club’::President Father P J Gargan,Chairman Dr.F P E Smith,Vice Chair A Gordon,Treasurer A G Hunt,Secretary Frank O’Keefe.Committee:Harry Dale Stan Mullery Sean (‘Spider’) Donohoe Bill Henry Bobby Gray Liam Bogue Jim Brady (Connolly Street)and Dr.H Walsh,.Trainer Sergeant Henley.

Liam Moore son of Jack Moore Upper Main Street wins National Army Boxing title.

November 27th 1954

YMS Whist Winners Sunday night:Top Score Mrs Reilly (Knockbride),1^stLady Mrs P Murphy (Tullac Mongan),2^ndLady Mrs Storey (Swellan),1^s Gent Pa Sheridan, 2ⁿ Gent B McCaffrey.

Same Week:John Joe O’ Reilly College Street is bid ‘Bon Voyage’as he departs for Chicago.

Symathy extended to Mrs Jimmy MCormack 5 Saint Mary’s Terrace on the death of her sister Kathleen in London.

Death of Andrew Geraghty PC UDC Railway Road.

December 11th 1954:

YMS Whist Winners Top Score Mrs Tommy Young (Ashe Street),2^ndJimmy Meehan,1^stLady Miss Mathews:1^s Gent Jack Norry (Saint Phelims Place,2ⁿ Gent John Clarke.

Same Week:Marian Mass in “beautifully decorated” McCarren’s Factory celebrated by Father AB McGrath.

December 18th 1954:

YMS Whist Winners:Top Score J Hicks,1^stLady J Smith,2^ndLady Peggy Costello,1^s Gent E J O Reilly,2^nd Gent Frank Tully.

Same Week:J P McMullin FRCSI admitted as a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons England.

Turkey Prices were 3s 6d to 3s 8d a lb for cocks,hens fetched from 4s 6d to 5/-Geese were priced at 2/-to 2s 3d.

Accordion Band Committee:Chairman:Garda Nolan,VC Joe McCabe,Treasurer Louis Mallon,Secretary Hubert Duffy,Committee :Sgt. Hennelley,Paddy Woods ,Garda Oates,Pat Marron,Louis Ronan and Kevin McDermott.

January 8th 1955:

avan at home to Clones next Sunday featuring such well known players as Joe Higgins and Tom McCusker.

Same Week:7^th Pavilion Pantomime in Town Hall plays to packed audiences:Cinderella Beatrice Maloney,Prince Noreen Madden, Jezebel Sonny Magee Delila Frank Lynott ,Baron Frank Brady,Buttons Michael Donnely,Buffo Sean Bergin,Dandini Miriam Healy,Boy Blue Mary Byron,Miss Moffet Antoinette McMullin,Fairy Queen Carmel McDonald,Demon King John Maguire,Balerina Maura McGilly,Chorus:Valerie McCarren Mona Connolly Bimba McCabe Maura McGilly Rose McCabe Myra Mannion Angela Clarke Nell Ryan Anne Sherlock Ann Finnerty Maeve McDonald and Colette McSharry.M/S Gene Cullivan Andy McGahon Joe O’Rourke Sean McGilly Seamus Fay Brendan Jenkins Brendan Agnew and Dessie Farrell.Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand,Stage Managers Joe Duffy Jim Scanlon and Dinny Whelan,Musical Director Maisie Magee,Script Kevin Byrne,Scenery Design Jim Scanlon.Orchestra:Stan Mullery George Maloney (Jnr) John P Smith Dessie Agnew and Louis Mallon,Producer Tom Hickey.

Bridge Club; Winners Jim Leonard,John M Breen,Liam Bogue Tomas Donlon (Saint Phelim’s Place).

Urban Council:Miss Mary Brady (Presiding) M/s A G Fegan P Brady P Mc Donnell T J Fitzpatrick Dermot McCathy (County Manager) Paddy Gaffney (Town Surveyor) and Eddie Brady (Town Clerk).

January 15^th 1955:

YMS beat Clones 6 games to 2:Tom McCusker (-100) 196 lost to Dermot Maguire (scr.),Joe Higgins (-60) 200 beat Luke Brady (scr) 190, Jackie Smith (scr.) 200 beat Jim Rooney (scr) 196,Michael Breslin (scr.) 200 beat Edie Culligan(scr.) 197,Capt. Aidan Madden (scr.) 200 beat Mick Connolly148,Tony McConnell (scr.)129 lost to Tommy McGuigan (scr.) 200.

Cavan Rugby Club beat Dungannon away:Phil Cullivan Pat Cooney Bill Flannery and Norman Cinnamond the stars.

January 22^nd 1955:

lones beat Cavan CYMS and advance to the 2^nd Round of the Burroughs and Watts Tournament.Tom McCusker makes a break of 78 in the top match of the day.

January 29th 1955:

YMS Whist Winners:Top Score Mrs Benny Hickey,1^stLady Mrs B Sloan (Ballinagh),2^ndLady Mrs M Smyth (Coranure),1st Gent Peter McGinnity ,2^ndGent Jerome Casey.

Same Week Boy’s Flagelot Band Committee:Chairman Brother Augustus,Vice ChairmanBrother Cyprian, President Father Jimmy O’ Reilly ,Secretary.Garda Nicholas Mullhall,Treasurer Phil Lee,Assistant Treasurer: Jack Reilly.Committee:Paddy Duffy W Sheridan P Burns and Jimmy Finlay :Bandmaster Paddy Duffy (Ashe Street).Drummers:Sean Brady Gerard (‘Shammy’) Gilchrist and Hugo Cafferty.

Same week:

Bon Voyage to Gerry Maloney former Slashers and Cavan Junior Footballer.

February 13^th 1955:

YMS Committee:President Gerry Lovett,Vice President Mick Fox,Treasurer Larry Clarke,Secretary Aidan Madden,Committee:Richard Cassidy Tom McCusker Joe Higgins and Eugene Monahan.

March 18^th 1955

YMS Whist: Top Score Jerome Casey,1^stLady Mrs M Carroll (College Street),2^nd tie Mrs Leonard (Church Street ) and Mrs P Rahill.1^s Gent Jim Fay,2^ndGent Tom Fitzpatrick.

Same Week:Liam Cooke(10) wins the Gold Medal for his performance in the De La Salle Brother’s ‘Iosagan’at Meath Drama Fesival.

6^th Fireman’s Ball with music by ‘Ralph Sylvester’.

April 9th 1955.:

ecord breaking CYMS Annual Whist Drive:Hundreds turned away.Mr Busby from Carrickmacross took the first prize of £50 rather than the Holiday for two in Paris or the one way ticket to the USA.Father PJ Gargan returned thanks and Gerry Lovett (President) was an excellent MC.

Same Week:Brian Coleman of the ‘Nomads’was presented with the Gold Medal for his portrayal of Jimmy The Curate in ‘Is the Priest at Home ?’ at Ballyshannon Drama Festival.

Father P P Galligan of Thomascourt (member of the Cavan teams of 1943 and 1945) home from Australia for the first time in 8 years.

October 15th 1955:

YMS Whist: Top score Benny Cafferty on a cut from Mrs Arnold,1^stLady Mrs P Marron (Ashe Street) and Mrs Storey (Tied).1^stGent Anselem Lovett,2^ndGent H L Smyth.

Same Week:Scout’s Harmonica Band on Radio Eireann:Eddie Kirby Oliver Cassidy Tony O’ Dowd Brian Finlay Sean Smith Terry Smith Eamonn Gaffney Francis Farelly Fergal Moore Gerard Carroll and on the drums Eamonn (‘Buttons’) Brady.Bandmaster John Donohoe.

December 3rd 1955:

YMS Committee:Gerry Lovett,Vice President Mick Fox,Tresurer Larry Clarke,Secretary Anselem Lovett.Committee:Eugene Monahan Tom McCusker Joe Higgins Matty Corcoran and Phil Lawlor (Jnr).

Same Week: ‘Ralph Sylvester’ supplied the music at a packed Garda Dance in the Town Hall.Supt.Joe Muray returned thanks to the patrons for their support.

CYMS Whist.Top Score Mrs Storey, on a cut from Sean Fitzpatrick (Ballinagh),1^stLady Bee Donohoe (Abbey Street),2^ndLady Mrs J Weir and Mrs Casey (Tie),2^ndGent Pa Sheridan (College Street).

February 14th 1956:

YMS Whist Winners Top Score Tony Storey, 1^stGent Jerome Casey, 2^nd Gent B Sloan,1^stLady Miss M Gillen N T,2^ndLady A Donohoe.

Same Week:Death of Philip Young Tierquin,Michael Connolly Tullac Mongan and Kate Lee Breffni Terrace.

‘Denis Cronin’s Band’ from Tralee supplied the music at Annual Golf Dance.

March 3rd 1956:

Angling Club Chairman G V Maloney,Vice Chairman Onslow Bredin,Treasurer Kevin Johnston,Secretary Tom McConville.Committee Father P J Gargan,Packy Joe Lee,C Duffy,J McCabe,Sergt.Thorne,Dr.Bertie Cullen,Jim Kelly,Ernie Smith,Dr.Ben Galligan and Weighmaster Johnny Donohoe.

March 10th 1956:

addy McCormack wins the gold medal for his part in the De L Salle production of ‘Ri Seamus’ at Meath Drama Festival in Navan.Cast:Liam Cooke,Dermot Burke,Patsy Lee,Damien Dillon and Paddy McCormick.Earlier in the week they won the Open Section at Ballyshannon Festival with ‘Iosagain’.Cast:Liam Cooke,Patsy Lee,Harry Hunt,Paddy McCormick,Damien Dillon,Michael Breslin,Joe Connolly,Dermot Burke,Richard Graham,Joe Hickey and F Smith.Brother Cyril produced both plays.

Same Week:Frank Lynott leading member of both Cavan Pavilion and Rugby Club transferred to Dublin

March 30th 1956

YMS Whist Top Score Bee Donohoe Abbey Street,1^stLady M Smith Abbey Street,2ⁿ^d Mrs Arnold,1^stGent T Storey, 2ⁿ^dGent Jim Fay.

Same Week:Death of Peter O’ Reilly father of PP O’Reilly RTE.

Transfer of Sergeant William H Thorne to Longford.

Death of Margaret Reilly Mullacross Kingscourt mother of Michael Reilly (Smith’s Garage and Ashe Street).

October 13th 1956:

YMS Committee Gerry Lovett (President),Tommy Connolly (VP),Treasurer Phil Lawlor (Jnr.),Secretary Anselem Lovett.Committee Joe Higgins Larry Clarke Eugene Monahan H L Smith and Jackie Smith.Gerry Lovett proposed and Tommy Connolly seconded that Mick Fox be made an Honary Life member and that a gold emblem be conferred on him.H L Smith stated “No member has rendered such sterling service to Cavan CYMS as Mick Fox”.

Same Week:Tommy Duignan returned to the USA after a few months holiday in Saint Patrick’s Terrace with his Family.

‘Sean Farrell and the Regal’ supplied the music at the 7^th Annual Mineral Waters Dance in theTown Hall.

Gramaphone Society Committee 1956:Chairman:Dr P Watters Billy Browne (VC) Secretary .Mary McCarthy Treasurer Tony Mcloughlin.Committee Mrs Jean McFeely Rev. Robert McCabe Tom McConville Father AB McGrath Nellie McIntyre and W Burns.

October 20th 1956

YMS Whist Top Score Mrs Arnold,1^stLady Mrs Mathews 2^ndLady Mrs Josephine McGinnity and Mrs Gilchreest (Tie),1^stGent J Hicks,2^ndGent Joe Brady.

Same Week: Sudden death of Joe Smith Saint Phelim’s Place (Father of Terry Smith Latt).

Bridge Club:Chairman Dr. B T Cullen), Billy Browne (Captain),Secretary J P Mansfield Treasurer W O’ Riordan Committee:Gery Hunt Jim Leonard Dermot Morgan and Rev. Sean O’Reilly.

October 27th 1956:

YMS Annual Dance in he Town Hall .Music by ‘Jack Barrett and his Orchestra’.

CYMS Whist:Top Score Mrs W Leonard Church Street 1^stLady Mrs B Fitzpatrick (Ballinagh),2^nd Mrs Peggy Costello (Cullies),1^s Gent J Costello (Ballinagh) on a cut from Mr Ferris.

Same Week:Michael Conlon (Town Clerk) and Kitty Mc Donald (Tower Hamlet) married in Rome.

November 10th 1956

aptain’s Prize: Bridge winners N/S:Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Dr.Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt.

Same Week:Red Cross Church Gate Collection for Hungarian Relief Fund.

All proceeds from the Cavan Bachelor’s 4^th Annual Ball go to the Hungarian Refugee Fund

Death of Mrs Ann Sutherland Connolly Street at 90-never missed a change of film in either the Magnet or Town Hall.Grandmother of Alex Reilly’s barber and later Caretaker with the CYMS.

December 1st 1956:

avan Rugby team draw 3 all away to Enniskillen.Oustanding displays by Peter Storey at scrum half,Derek Morris at out half.Norman Cinnamond,Lydon,Donnelly and Scott were more than a match for “their illustrious opponents “ while Teddy McCormick Woods and Shakelton”thrilled the large away crowd with fiercesome forward rushes”!

Same Week:Ronnie Delaney wins the 1500etre Gold Medal in an Olympic record of 3:41.20 mins.Boxers Tony Byrne,Freddie Gilroy and Johnny Caldwell take home bronze medals while Fred Teidt wins silver.

December 23rd 1956

Death of John F O’ Hanlon distinguished Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and former Chairman of Cavan UDC and Cavan Cathedral Committee. He was father of Willie Derek Joan and Edward .

January 14th 1957:

YMS Whist Winners:Top Score Hugh Donohoe,1^stLady R O’Reilly,2^ndLady A M O’ Reilly.1^stGent Joe O’ Rourke,2^ndGent Michael Clarke (Swellan).

Same Week:George Maloney (Junior) introduced to the District Court by Alfred Myles Smith.Warm welcome from Justice Lavery for the new solicitor.

February 8th 1957:

CYMS Whist:Top Score J Masterson,1^stLady Mrs Storey on a cut from Miss Mary McGovern (PO),1^stGent J Healy, 2^ndGent Liam McPhillips

Same Week:Sympathy extended to Griffith Black Bridge St. and his sister Mrs Henderson Church Street on the death of their uncle Herbert C Black.

February 15^th 1957

irth of Cavan Gaels:Delicate negotiations conclude with Father Jimmy O’ Reilly presiding at historic meeting in Town Hall.Officers elected Chairman Father Jimmy O’ Reilly Adm,Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty,Honary Secretaries Sean Galligan and Jimmy (Inky) Sheridan,Treasurer Father P J Gargan,Assistant Tresurer Seamus Fay (11 Owen Roe).Committee(Harps Reps.) Poppy McNamara John Keoghan Johnny O’ Rourke Tom McNamara Seamus Fay and Willie Doonan.(Slasher’s Reps.) John Johnston Tommy Hughes Matty Corcoran Andy O’ Brien Jimmy Finlay and T M Gilroy.Hurling Pat O Neill. Bud McNamara Father P J Gargan and John Johnston were chosen to represent the Club on the County Committee. Hughie Doonan seconded by Tom McNamara proposed that the new club be called ‘Gael an Cabhain’

February 22nd 1957.

YMS Whist:Top Score J Healy,1^stLady J Smith,2^ndLady Kathy Murphy,1^stGent Joe Kenny,2^ndGent John McCabe tie with Mick Clark (Swellan).

Same Week:McCarren’s 15^th Annual Dance in the Town Hall had the ‘Melody Aces’ supplying the music.

The Nurses Dance had the ‘Chick Smith Orchestra’.

Death of Jane Brady wife of the late Terence Brady of Breffni Terrace.

March 26th 1957:

YMS Whist Top Score P Keaney, 1^stLady Mrs Hicks,2^ndLady Mrs Nellie Gilroy on a cut from Mrs Arnold, 1^st Gent D Halton,2^ndGent Joe O’Rourke,3^rdGent John McCabe (Billis).

Same Week:De La Salle School win first prize at All Ireland One Act Drama at the Olympia Theatre for ‘Aoibhinn Beatha an Scolaire’.

Death of Mrs Mary T Caffrey wife of the late Patrick B Caffrey The Bungalow Drumalee.

Christina O’ Sullivan (Creighan Terrace) daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John O’ Sullivan famous Cavan Cooper dies in New York.

April 6th 1957:

YMS Annual Whist: Top Score Bridie Smith (County Engineer’s Office) 148,1^stGent Joe Shannon (£10),Others:Ms. A M O’ Reilly (Tunnyduff) Mrs Peggy Costello Mrs M Gingles (Kells) Miss Margaret Woods and Miss Bridie McEneany.M/S.James Callaghan Jack Clerkin Farrell Smyth (Ballyjamesduff) E J O’ Reilly and W Mulvaney.There were over 80 tables in play and Father P J Gargan thanked the patrons while Gerry Lovett was once again MC.

Same Week: Ceremony in the Holy Rosary Convent Killeshandra the following were received into the Order. Phyllis Duffy Athy County Kildare (Sister Mary Andre), Kitty Wallace Annascul County Kerry (Sister Mary Fiacre), Angela Morgan Old Cabra Road Dublin (Sister Mary Annette),Maureen Concannon Wexford (Sister Mary Maurice),Maura Byrne Noone County Kildare (Sister Mary Lorcan),Mary Mason Bristol Somerset England (Sister Mary Olive),Katherine Murphy Booterstown Dublin (Sister Mary Marcellina),Maire O’ Dwyer Glasnevin Dublin (Sister Mary Patrice),Maura Ward Dunleer County Louth (Sister Mary Caritas),Eileen Tuke Harold’s Cross Dublin (Sister Mary Dermod).

April 13th 1957

YMS Whist:Top Score Joe Fitzpatrick (College Street),1^stLady Kathy Murphy,2^ndLady Miss J Matthews,1^stGent Richard Clarke,2^ndGent Phil Lee and 3^rdGent Frankie O’Neill (Bridge Street).

Same Week:Untimely death of Jodie Maloney Pound Archway (Mother of Patsy).

Sheila Brady and Kay Mullery were the children mannequins and Mary Mullarkey and Eileen Connolly represented the teenage fashions at Vera Brady’s Fashion Show in the Town Hall.Proceeds in aid of Saint Vincent De Paul.

March 30th 1957:

ommy Flood (Bridge Street) receives a travel clock and a wallet of notes from his friends in Cavan County Council and the Pavilion as he sets out for America.

November 2nd 1957

YMS Whist: Top Score Mrs P Sloan,1^stLady Margaret Gillen N T,2^ndLady E O Reilly,1^s Gent Joe Fitzpatrick (College Street),2^ndGent T Healy ,Best Last Quarter Mrs Lovett (Cathedral Road).

December 16th 1957:

YMS Whist Top Score Phil Lee,1^stLady Betty Hickey,2^{nd Lady}Mary McGovern (P O),1^st Gent John McCabe (Billis),2^nd Gent Tie between Charlie Leddy and John Weston (C/o Nee’s Abbey Street).

Same Week:Annual Meeting of the CYMS:President Gerry Lovett,Vice President Tommy Connolly,Treasurer Phil Lawlor (Jnr),Secretary Anselem Lovett.Committee Joe Higgins Charlie Leddy Larry Clarke Eugene Monahan and H L Smyth.

Gramaphone Recital by W S Johnston (Farnham Street),next Monday’s recital by Kathy Brady (Town Hall Street).

Garda Dance Music by ‘Ralph Sylvester’,Supt..Joe Murray Cathedral Road) gives his retirement farewell speech.

December 23^rd 1957:

CYMS Committee gift an extra week’s wages (£1-5s-0d ) to Caretaker (Joe Murray) and 10/-s for plucking the turkeys (10) for the Christmas Whist Drive.

January 11th 1958:

avan At Home Week:Monday Night.Cavan Players present ‘Murder Out Of Time’.Cast Josephine McEntee Nell Arnold Joe Berwick Ina Furlong Mary Smith Eugene Monahan Jack Aherne Emily Devaney.Producer Jack Aherne.Stage Management and Effects Philip McConnell,Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand.Play followed by the Power School of Dancing.Ms Kathleen Lyons Una Healy Phyllis Browne Geraldine Magee Ann Cullivan Geraldine Fitzpatrick Marie Walsh Martina Fitzsimmon,M/S Kevin Downey and Michael Lyons.Music by Oliver Cassidy and Eddie Kirby.Tuesday Night:Packed house for ‘Comeback Old Time Music Hall’ Molly McGurk Benny O Rourke and Jimmy Mallon followed by the Girl’s Club with Ann Maguire singing ‘Key to Your Heart’ and Theresa Kitson ‘Dixieland’ and ‘Calling Rosie on the Phone’ followed by ‘Knave of Diamonds’Play Cast:Joan McCarville Martha Moore Ann Maguire Theresa Kitson Bernadette Connolly Margaret Murray Margaret Greenan Stella Maguire Peggy Moore Sadie McCann Delores Moore Sadie Maguire Madeline McPhillips Nora Walshe Eileen Walshe Kathleen Maguire May Leddy Kathleen Lynch Josephine Smith Rose O Neill Marjorie McCaffrey Angela Coyle and Rosaleen O Donnell.Ann Maguire sang a “delightful” Ave Maria during the last item ‘The Crib’.Producer Sarah Cullen and Tom Hickey was the MC.Piano Eileen Morgan,Costumes Maureen Hand.Wednesday Night:Cavan ICA(83) beat Cavan County Council(78).Individual Prize:Phil Cullivan ,2^nd Carmel Fitzpatrick.ICA team Nellie McIntyre Bella Power Maura Baxter Joan Hickey Kitty Jenkins and Mrs Connolly.County Council:Carmel McDonald Harry O Connell Phil Cullivan John Lyng Michael Harding and Dick McCarthy.Second Half De La sale School with ‘Aoibhinn Beatha an Scolaire’Cast:Patsy Lee James Connolly Paddy McCormick Liam Cooke Richard Graham Michael Murray Dermot Burke Damian Dillon and Diarmuid Casey.Piano Duets followed with Martin Maloney and Kevin Burke and Bill and Gene McCusker.MC again to another packed house was Tom Hickey and Mrs Henderson was on the piano during the ICA recital while Mrs Mulloy conducted the choir.

January 18th 1958:

YMS Whist;Top score Jerome Casey,1^stLady Mrs Packy Gilchreest (College Street),2^ndLady Mrs B Reilly,1^st Gent P J Farrelly,2^ndGent John McGinnity,Best Last Quarter J McCabe.

Same Week:Pat McDonnell’s Staff Dane.Music by ‘The Melotones Orchestra’ Belfast.

January 25th 1958:

YMS Whist Top Score Tommy McPhillips,1^stLady B Reilly,2^ndLady T Storey (Swellan),1^s Gent Joe Brady,2^nd Gent J McCabe,Best Last Quarter (5/-) Kathy Murphy (Tullac Mongan).

Same Week:Gramaphone Society Recital given by Tom McConville,next week Phil Cullivan.

Gordon’s Garage (beside Bus Office) sold to Jackson’s Garage for £2,000.

John Maguire is called to the Garda and Mattie Connolly on behalf of his friends makes a presentation at social in the Pavilion.

February 3rd 1958

YMS Whist:Top Score Kathy Murphy,2^nd Mrs Peggy Costello and Mrs E Haughey (Tie),1sGent Frank Fitzpatrick on a cut from Phil Lee.Best Last Quarter Micheal Smyth.

Same Week:Dave Dixon and Dave Compton supplied the music at the 15^th Annual Pavilion Ball .The Interval music was by Bill Anderson and Margaret Ross of the ‘All Stars’.

Death of John (Jack) McGauran (82) at the residence of his daughter Rose Finlay Abbey Street.Theresa M Webber of ‘Aranmore House’ and Agnes Soden (Upper Main Street) also died this week.

YMS Whist:Top score Kathy Murphy,1^stLady Mary McGovern (Church Street),2^nd Lady Mrs Arnold,1^stGent John Weston,2^ndGent,Joe O Rourke, Best Last Quarter Betty Hickey.

Same Week:Saint Joseph’s Young Priests:President Gerry Lovett,Secretary Clare Brady (Town Hall),Treasurer Mary McGoldrick N T Main Street.

Bridge Club:N/S Gerry Hunt and Dr.P D Maloney,E/W Mr and Mrs Reardon.Cavan Club winCounty Bridge Title Team:Father Sean O’ Reilly,Kathleen Sullivan,Billy Browne and Dermot Morgan.

February 7th 1958:

Manchester United Babes are killed in Munich Air Crash.Among the dead are Tommy Taylor (26),Liam Whelan(22),David Pegg (22),Roger Byrne Capt.(28),Geoff Bent(25),Eddie Coleman(21),Mark Jones(24) and later Duncan Edwards(22).Coach Bert Whalley,Trainer Tom Curry,Club Secretary Walter Crickner and former England goalkeeper Frank Swift.

February 22nd 1958:

YMS Whist:Top Score Joe Brady,1^stLady Mrs P Sloan,2^ndLady (Tie) Mrs Peggy Costello and Miss A Storey,Best Last Quarter Mrs W Leonard.

Same Week To Night Saturday Eugene Leddy with Ken Browne make their 11^th Radio Eireann Broadcast.

‘Des Jenkins and his Orchestra’ supplied the music to a packed Boy Scouts Dance.

The recital at the Gramaphone Society was given by Gerry Lovett,next week Maeve McDonald.

Marie Smyth (Butlersbridge) is made a presentation by Mel Keaveny N T on the occasion of her emigration to America.Miss Una Myles N T also spoke and the music in the Hall was provided by ‘Jack Reilly and his Band’.

March 4^th 1958:

Joe Murray retires as Caretaker of Cavan CYMS and is replaced by Eamonn Donohoe and Jimmy Mulcahy until the end of the Season.

April 5th 1958

YMS Annual Whist Drive:Top Score (£50) Mrs C Mullen (Ballybay),1^stLady (£10) Mrs McGauran(Coolbawn Corlesmore),2^ndLady (£6) Joy McKay (Longford),3^rd(£4) Lady Mrs Brogan (Drogheda),4^th Lady (£3) Delia Brennan (Collinstown Co.Westmeath) ,Ms.Rooney,Sarah McNaughton Kathy Murphy(all Clones) and Brigid Fitzpatrick (Ballinagh) also won prizes.1^stGent £10) Benny Cafferty (Cavan),2^ndGent (£6) Dan Reilly (Mullahoran),3^r Gent (£4)Patrick Cooke (Killanure Ballyhaise),4^thGent (£3)Eamonn Duffy (Newbliss) and 5^th Gent (£2) Mattie Corcoran (Providers).

Same Week:Bishop Quinn administers the Sacrament of Confirmation to over 400 boys and girls in the Cathedral after last Mass on Sunday.

Death of Mary McKenna (Bridge Street) Mother of Tom McKenna.Father A B McGrath officiated at the funeral to Ballyconnell cemetery.

De La Salle win the ‘Teelin Cup’ at Irish Drama Festival in Dungannon.

June 7th 1958:

Cavan Shamrocks beaten 4 goals to 2 by Lisnaskea:Gerry Maguire Joe Storey Jimmy Stafford Andy McGann J McDwyer Michael Jermyn Willie Corr Martin Storey Andy Mohan and Gene Cullivan.

Joan McCarvilee and Maureen Cosgrave included in Cavan County Camogie team to play Longford.

August 9th 1958:

Maisie Magee wins Lady's President's Prize (Dorrie Smith’s) at County Cavan Golf Club.Airmid O Hanlon wins section B and Miss M Doherty Best Gross.Valerie McCarren and E Kirwan win the Lady President’s Prize (Maura Cullen’s).

Same Week: Brian Corr receives his 'wings' from the Air Corps.

Marie O Donhoe Abbey Street wins County Council Scholarship.She is presently a student in Saint Josephs Newtownforbes.

Phil Lee caught 10 pike,John Scott jnr (Moynehall) 8 pike and Paddy Walshe (Cullies) 72 perch while fishing in the River Annalee at Bakersbridge.

September 6th 1958:

Cavan Gaels beaten in classic County Final by Crosserlough 3-07 to 3-04.Jimmy ('Inky)' Sheridan scores a' hat trick'!.Gaels:John O Rourke Colm Smith Harry O Dowd John Mollaghan Paddy Lyons Jim Meehan Sean Keoghan Paddy Maguire Larry Gillen Cathal Young Paddy Tavey Frank Lannon Johnny Burns Jimmy Cannon Jimmy Sheridan (capt.) and Hughie Doonan.

Same Week:Death of Mary J Power Coleman Road.Mother of Bella (Dancing Teacher) and Rosemary Power (Photographer).

Cavan Open Tennis week postponed owing to the continuing bad weather.Bishop Quinn calls for prayers for improvement to save the Harvest.

October 8th 1958:

Requiem Mass in the Cathedral for the repose of the soul of Pope Pius XII celebrated by Bishop Quinn and attended by all the schools of the Parish.

November 1st 1958:

Cardial Roncalli Patriarch of Venice at the age of 76 is elected Pope John XX111 on the 12^th ballot.

November 8th 1958;

CYMS Annual Dance in the Town Hall.Music by ‘Paddy McCafferty and His Orchestra’.Admission 7/6d.Dancing 8-12.

Chamber of Commerce .President Austin McDonald,Secretary George Maloney,Treasurer Tom McKenna.Committee:Barney O Reilly, John Coulter ,P R McNulty, G McNeill-Ross,and Dr Ben Galligan.

Tom Maloney has opened his own self-drive car business in Cork.

Captain John J Connolly (Threemilehouse) is the new Fire Chief for Cavan succeeding Aidan Madden (long time Secretary of the CYMS).

December 6th 1958:

CYMS Whist:Top Score Patrick Smith,1^stLady Mrs Casey 2^ndLady Mrs H Rafferty (Saint Phelim’s Place) and Mrs Peggy Costello (tie),1^stGent T Storey ,2^ndGent P Costello.

.December 18^th 1958:

YMS Whist Top Score Joe Brady,1^stLady Mrs F Leonard,2nd Lady Miss B Smith,1^stGent D Halton,2^ndGent (Tie) F Fitzgerald and Jack Conlon.

Same Week:Recital given by Maura Baxter,next week Father A B McGrath with one of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Brady (Church Street) wife of the late Gus Brady (Plumber).

Turkeys:Hens fetched 3/9 per lb.while cocks were 3/- per lb.

January 3^rd 1959

YMS Whist:Top Score Benny Cafferty,1^stLady Mrs P Reilly,2^ndLady Kathy Murphy,1^stGent Jimmy Costello,2^nd Gent Jeremiah Casey.

Same Week:Death of Mrs Margaret Geraghty Coleman Road.

Labour Band parade to play out the old and bring in the New Year.

January 24th 1959:

YMS Whist.Top Score T Storey,1^stLady Mrs Packy Gilcreest,2^nd Mrs A Storey,1^s Gent Alan O’ Hanlon,2^nd Gent J Hicks.

Same Week:Eithne Nee (Abbey Street) secured top prize for her essay ‘Why we should save’

Lord Farnham (27) married to Diana Marion Gunnis (27) at Holy Trinity Church Brompton London.

New Nurse.Mary Teresa Gray qualified as S R N with honours at Crumpsall Hospital Manchester.She is daughter of Robert and Mollie Gray (Mons Terrace).

Billy Morris presents Joe O’Rourke with a wallet of notes on the occasion of his emigration to Canada at a social in the Pavillion.Joe sang ‘Ireland I Love you’. ‘Macushla Mo Croi’and ‘I’ll Walk with God’ to conclude the evening.

John McCollum (9) Coranure is in Cavan Surgical Hospital as a result a broken leg he sustained when going home from school.

Hugh P Doyle catches a monster pike at Killykeen.While young Bernard Quinn (2) is pictured with a huge pike his Father Eddie caught on the Green Lake.

March 7th 1959:

avan Urban Council:Michael Young (Chairman),Johnny Walshe,Ned Halligan,Joe McGovern,Robert Simpson,Paddy Conaty and Town Clerk Eddie Brady.

Same Week:Billy Phair (Drumullan) is pictured with a monster trout (4 lbs 10ozs) he caught ‘spinning’ on Lough Oughter.

July 1st 1959:

irth of the Bean Gardai.Twelve new recruits are sworn in at Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park.

October 3^rd 1959:

Cavan 1-04 beaten by Dublin 0-11 in All Ireland Minor Final.Team:Sean Boyle (goal),Hugo Cafferty,Fintan McKiernan,Finbar O Reilly,Pat Flood,Tony Morris,Frankie Kennedy,Declan McCluskey,Brian Morris,Brian Sherlock,Dessie Brady,Kevin Blessing,Larry McCluskey,Christy McCormack and Philip Murray.

Same Week:Cavan Rugby Team to play Dundalk at Royal School next Saturday.C O Grady,Norman Cinnamond,R Scott,George Maloney,John English,J Flanagan,B Stokes,J Shackelton,(capt),Ken McKay,R Johnston,D Mitchll,G V McConvile,Tom Dawson,Fintan Cooney and J M Ferry.

October 10th 1959:

ev.Brother Gerald made his final profession in Saint Gerard’s Keswick Ontario Canada.Eldest son of Ned and Elizabeth Kinsella Tullac Mongan.

Same Week:Musical Society:Chairman Rev.A B McGrath,Vice Chair Maisie Magee,Secretary Danny Kelly,Treasurer Sean Bergin,Committee Maura Maloney,Nellie McIntyre,G Cunningham,Joan O’ Hanlon,Seamus Fox and Leo McDonald.

Cavan Players:Chairman J Aherne,Vice Chairman Gerry Lovett,Sec.Marie McGinnity,Treasurer K McKay Committee:Andy O’ Brien J G Mallon Seamus Gilheany Joe Duffy Maggie McCabe and P Young .

October 24th 1959

YMS Annual Meeting:President Charlie Leddy,Vice Pres.Tommy Connolly,Treas.Larry Clarke,Sec.Eddie McEneaney,Committee Brian Finlay ,S O’ Mahony,Tommy Nee and Paddy O’ Reilly.

Same Week:Rugby Dance in Town Hall ,Music by ‘The Des Jenkins Orchestra’.

Ray Brady (Son of Maurice and Kay Brady Upper Main Street) secures his BA degree with honours at Maynooth College.

Dog and Gun Club:Chairman Eugene O Reilly,Vice Chair Willie O’ Hanlon,Sec.Jimmy McEntee,Treas.Phil Reilly (Imperial Hotel):Committee Father P J Gargan Ned McKiernan Barney Connolly Tommy Donohoe T Maguire Brian Smith Jim Fahy A Smith and Vic Bredin.

October 31^st 1959

ean Walshe has cancelled his attempt to swim the Irish Channel due to the recent severe storms.

Same Week:Mickey Browne was chief organiser of a farewell social and Presentation of a wallet of notes to Joe Smith (Tailor) in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Ken Browne supplied the music and Sister Mercy (Matron) returned thanks.

Paddy and Peggy Weir on a visit from Canada to their parents Billy and Mrs Weir Jubilee Terrace.

December 5th 1959.

ew Parochial Committee:President Father Joe Dolan,Treasurers Seamus Gilheany and Tommy Smith,Secretary Stephen Keaveny,Assistant Sec.Connie McEntee.Committee Mrs GV Maloney Kathleen Lunn Mrs Mullery Mrs Gerry Lovett Sarah Cullen,M/s Tom Hickey John McGinnity Leo Keoghan Tommy Connolly Phil Cullivan Sean Galligan Charles Fay Edward O’ Hanlon and Dr.Ben Galligan.

Same Week:Anglers Club:John Smith Laragh (Jeff White Cup),George V Maloney (O Flynn Cup),Father Malachy Byrne (Gargan-Ring Cup),Maurice Jackson (Club Cup).

December 12th 1959.

ean Walsh well known long distance swimmer chosen to represent Ireland in the Annual Butlin’s Swim to be held in July 1960.Sean has turned professional and on the 26^th of December will join Jack McElland for a 12 hour trial swim in the baths in Belfast.

Same Week:Jazz Club.Next recital by Billy Morris in the Ulster Arms.

January 9th 1960:

6^th

Birthday celebrations of Cavan Jazz club contributions by ‘Des Jenkins Jazzmen’, ‘Dave Dixon Quarte’ and Jimmy Compton (Belfast).Joint winners of the club’s singing contest Mrs M McCaul and Sadie Maguire.

January 17^th 1960

YMS Whist;Top Score Tommy Connolly (Church Street),1^stLady Miss N Finnegan,Gents Jerome Casey.

Same Week:Cavan Players: “Sparkling” performance in Town Hall:Miriam Healy Cecelia Joy Kathleen McGinnity Emily Devaney Phylis Smith Mary Smyth (Railway Hotel) Muriel Doherty Eugene Monahan Joe Berwick K G McKay and Edwin Carolan.

Sympathy extended to Sergeant Henley on the tragic drowning of his son Barry(17) in Enniscrone .

Over 20 people detained in Surgical Hospital as a result of falls in the heavy frost which has lasted over a week.

January 24th 1960:

John Fitzgerald Kennedy is sworn in as President of the United States at a ceremony on Capitol Hill Washington.

February 13th 1960:

immy Wiley and his Band (Mitchelstown) provided the music at Pat McDonnell’s 5^th Annual Staff Dance.Jazz session was provided by the local ‘Glory Alley’ group.

Same week:Bridge N/S Mrs G V Maloney and Norman Cinnamond,E/W Gerry Hunt and Dr.Paddy Maloney.

Mrs K Gilchreest who died in Dunlaoghaire ran a very successful business in Upper Main Street.

October 8th 1960:

istrict Tourist Association “Over 200 people spent angling holidays in the area last year and 4 times that should come next year”.

Same Week:Sympathy extended to Mrs Young (Ashe Street) on the death of her Mother Bridget Sweeney Ballinamore.

October 15th 1960

te.Terry Murphy (19) with 33^rd Battalion in the Congo.Son of James and Mrs Murphy Tullac Mongan.

Same Week:Sergeant Richard Manning has been promoted to Inspector and will transfer to Ballyconnell.

October 22nd 1960:

YMS Annual General Meeting: President Charlie Leddy,Vice Pres.Tommy Connolly,Treasurer Larry Clarke,Secretary Eddie McEneaney,Spiritual Director Father P J Gargan,Committee Joe O’Rourke Frank Fitzpatrick Jimmy Finlay Aidan Leahy and Paddy O’Reilly.

Same Week:Vera Brady Fashion Show:Childrens Fashions modelled by Maeve Elliott and Rosaleen Maloney.

Jack Meehan home from USA for the first time in 36 years Brother of Mrs Barney Flood (Bridge Street) and Jimmy (Military Row).

Kevin Smith (Butlersbridge secures 1^st place in Ireland and £100 in his final solicitor exams.He is presently apprenticed to P N Smith.

Bunnoe News:Patrick James Cusack secures a University Scholarship.

October 29th 1960:

YMS Whist:Top Score Mrs Paddy Carroll,1^stLady Mrs P Cantwell,2^ndLady Josephine McEntee (Church Street),1^s Gent Packy Gilchreest,2^ndGent Gerry Lovett.

Same Week: Harvest Thanksgiving in Protestant Church.Bishop Buchanan(Clogher) preached,Bishop Moore pronounced Benediction.Service conducted by Rev W H Shire and the lessons were read by Canon Jennings and Rev W J Mitchell.Mrs W Daniels was as usual on the organ.

Benny Farrelly (Corfeyhone) has purchased the 42 acre holding of the late Bernard Collins for £1,400.

Olive Black 100 Main Street won the Cavan heat of the ESB sponsored wholemeal bread competition.

November 5th 1960:

Garda William Gaffey purchased No 63 Church Street from Kevin Fitzpatrick for £1,720.

Same Week Gramaphone Society:Recital given by Phil Cullivan.Next week Michael Harding.

British Legion:Meeting in Hut on Wednesday at 8:30 pm.

Sudden death of Clark Gable at the age of 59 while filming ‘The Misfits’.

December 17th 1960;

‘C

lassic’ in Bridge Street and ‘Tweedy Achesons’ (Manor Chemists) burnt to the ground.Mr and Mrs Cantwell and their two children Brian and Paul “had miraculous escape from injury-made their escape via a rope ladder”.

Same Week: Sister Angela Maloney 60 years a nun with the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Cleethorpes England.Aunt of Patsy Maloney Pound Archway and Theresa Smyth Cootehill Road .