McKenna
This picture of Val Forde was taken shortly before his tragic death in a drowning
accident in Emy Lake in August 1964. Val was a top class footballer, as well
as a terrific person, and the Forde family presented the Forde Cup to the Emyvale
Club in his memory.
What are these boys up to?
Michaela McQuaid, Mullan Road, Emyvale, with some of the trophies she won
during the past year.
Pat Hesnan R.I.P
Click on Photo for Obituary
The Molloy twins from Glaslough attended the Motor Show. 
It is with great sadness we report the death of Benny Murphy.
Cousins Glen Murphy and Anthony Forde were on opposite sides
in the Ulster Championship in 2002
Amelia Murphy, Ulster Scor Champion in Solo Singing.
Ronan McCarron caught this 23lb monster in a local lake recently
Sunrise
on Bragan. As part of the Easter ceremonies for the Truagh and Donagh Parishes
Fr. Cathal Deery organised a prayer and reflection meeting on Bragan Mountain
on Easter Sunday morning, greeting the Rising of the Light. At 5.30a.m. on Sunday
250 parishioners gathered on the bleak mountain near the Penal Cross and although
the sun was hidden behind thick cloud the symbolism of the Resurrection and
the new Light was not lost on the congregation. The fact that the weather was
dry made the experience more pleasant but a very cold easterly wind forced everyone
to keep themselves well covered up. It was a moving experience and enjoyed by
all. Our photo shows Fr. Cathal with Maisie Rooney during the service.
Last
weekend there were a number of welcome visitors to Emyvale. They were Francis
and Paddy Callaghan and members of their families. In 1956 Jim Callaghan left
Emyvale for Dublin and from there, two years later, went to London and settled
there. His wife, Mary, had died in 1955, leaving him with two sons, Francis
and Paddy. Many locals will remember the Callaghan family and their thriving
Butchery business. Their home was the first house in the village at the Monaghan
end and the shop was situated in the centre of the village, where the Emyvale
Leisure Centre now stands. The shop was a great meeting place and many stories
can be told of those days.Two other Callaghan family members will also be remembered
- Sonny and Brigid. Brigid lived round the Drumully corner in a quaint little
house, which she kept immaculate.One of the lasting memories of Brigid will
be her terrific singing voice and her favourite song - ' When you were sweet
sixteen'. Indeed she was invited to sing for Radio Eireann but turned down the
offer. Brigid and Sonny also moved to London and both passed away within two
years of each other about six years ago. Francis and Paddy have called to the
area about three times over the years and call at the grave of their mother
in St. Patrick's cemetery, Corracrin. They have many relations on their mother's
side still living in the north Monaghan area and they are delighted to call
to see them. They also have a cousin in Caledon - Mary O'Connor, who is a daughter
of their aunt Peggy. As the boys were only aged five and four when they left
Emyvale in 1956 they have few memories of the village in those days. Francis
can remember falling into the river beside the house in Emyvale. Paddy can remember
the late Guard Gilmore in Emyvale and it was a great coincidence when he discovered
that his wife's sister-in-law was a niece of Guard Gilmore. They have established
closer contacts with Emyvale now and will be calling again soon and on a regular
basis. We enjoyed our time with them last Saturday.
Since we published this we have
had an email from a person who remembers Brigid from 1943 and the song he remembers
her singing - Lovely Derry on the Banks of the Foyle.
Fr. Clerkin, President of Glaslough Harriers makes a presentation to Ken
Kennedy to mark his 80th Birthday and also as a mark of appreciation for
his achievements in athletics and his work and dedication in training young
athletes with the club. Also in the picture is Patsy Kelly, Chairman of
the Harriers.
Joe McMahon with Joe Kernan, before last Sunday's game.Macartan
and Geraldine McQuaid are home on holiday from New Jersey at the moment with
two of their three children - Gregory and Sarah Jane. There was a party in the
INN to cleebrate their homecoming and their 25th wedding anniversary. Congratulation
to you both.
Gerard
McConnon casts an expert eye on this beautiful Singer Sewing Machine presented
by Ann Mulligan.
Lauren Murphy with her parents.
Fr.
James Mealy, from Birmingham with members of the Fields and Treanor families.
Fr. Mealy was ordained by the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols. Archbishop of Birmingham,
in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Gregory on July 5th, 2003.
He celebrated Mass in Carrickroe on Sunday last.
Sean Forde presents the Forde Cup to Gareth McQuaid, captain of the winning
team 2003. Four teams took part in this internal club competition. In the background
in Monica McKernan, chairperson of the Juvenile committee.
Lucy Sherwood from Hartlepoole,
England, (extreme right) is a constant visitor to the Emyvale site and, when
she came to visit Mick and Maisie Brady, we were delighted to meet her with
her son, Mike and her sister, Maureen Englishby. Lucy's family originates
from the Newtownbutler area of Fermanagh and it was there that she based herself
for this holiday. We hope they all enjoyed the trip and that they will call
again soon. We also send best wishes to another cousin of Lucy's - Richard
Tinneny.
Death of Nancie Hendry (married Cooley) ................. more
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Emyvale Leisure Centre Dinner .................................. more
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Some recent news items ............................................ more
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Tractor Pulling Event at Emyvale ................................ more
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Some photos of the Enterprise Centre ........................ more
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Nelius Flynn Art exhibition in Knockatallon ................. more
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Veronica Treanor Honoured ...................................... more
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Donagh Community Games ....................................... more
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The Terry Fox Run ....................................................
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