An Appreciation – Pat O’Reilly
The news of Pat O’ Reilly’s passing on 4th July 2014 was received with shock and an unbelievable sense of loss in our club, parish communities and particularly by his team mates of the late 60’s. Amongst these men there is a tremendous bond of friendship and camaraderie and his loss was very clear. Pat was the goalkeeper on that very successful squad. Although not the tallest, his incredible reflexes and feline like agility more than compensated for any perceived lack of inches. Sean’s supporter can recall with pleasure and pride and indeed team mates recollect with relief when the black jersey clad Pat, complete with peaky cap firmly affixed, was hurtling through the air to rescue his team with another unstoppable shot . Although , always a keen competitor, Pat’s friendly temperament and good humoured personality epitomised and reflected how he enjoyed sport. Be it playing Gaelic football, golf, or bowls, a philosophy not always shared by teammates!!!.
It wasn’t only on the playing field that Pat made a major contribution to the Seans. At the formation of the club in 1961 he was elected as a joint treasurer on the inaugural committee, a position he held for a number of years.
Pat’s involvement in so many voluntary and charitable organisations within our parish exemplified his love and caring for those in his native community. His association with CLG Sean Mac Diarmada was no different .Continuously taking a passionate interest in the clubs fortunes and emerging talent. That was a measure of Pat. Nothing gave him more pleasure than to see players of any age don the Saffron and White and give it their best. In recent years despite failing health he was still a regular at Sean’s games with his good humour, and smiling as always.
To his wife Mary, Brother Pete and family circle we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Go ndeana dia trocaire ar a anam.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Monday night in the complex. The usual prizes are on offer. The big jackpot now stands at over € 5000 on 45 calls.
Totto.
Draw on Monday 28st for a jackpot prize of €11,000. The winning numbers were 5, 4, 8, 1, 3, 7, 2, and was not correctly forecast.
The € 20 lucky dip winners were :
Helena Smith, Newbliss, Minnie McEntee, Threemilehouse, Holly, Ben & Tommy Forde, Togan, Clare Freeman, Threemilehouse, Ryan Kingham, Blackrawe, Paddy Kieran, Cabra , JohnMcCormick, Corcaghan, Emma McElvaney, Corcaghan, Niall Clerkin, Buncrana
The almost Gareth Brooks Experience Sunday 3rd Aug
There has been an unprecedented interest in our Almost Garth Brooks Experience on Sunday the 3rd Aug. Come early and avoid disappointment as the show that never was takes place in the complex. A good night is guaranteed for all the fans. Doors open at 9pm.
Treasure Hunt
The clubs famous treasure hunt returns on Sunday the 3rd of Aug. Entries taken from 5pm at the complex with the prize giving later that night in the complex. All welcome for a good evenings fun.
By Majella Boyd Tue 29th Jul
