After Christmas Party
The Drumgowna School Reunion Committee had their last party of the year on Sunday December 30th. Crowds thronged to The Welcome Inn to see the finale of Guess the Weight, and to view the exhibits up for auction. Old friends from bygone days met up, with a big contingent from Cloone to support Pakie Tom at his weigh in. The committee are most grateful to Pakie Tom for his co-operation and being such a good sport. It proved to be a great fund raiser and was Charlie Reilly’s own initiative: he with his sellers worked very hard selling lines and the committee want to thank all who bought lines and made the effort worthwhile. And Charlie’s entrepreneurship didn’t stop there; he very soon came up with another novel project, and produced a beautiful replica of the school, which fetched an honourable figure at the auction, as did the paintings and other items. Evelyn Mc Veigh’s professional paint brush capturing of the waterfall at Poll-an-éas made a lovely scenic view, and Barbara Niblock’s painting of the Magi on their arrival at Bethlehem is inspirational, while Cathal Reilly’s artistic painting of the school shows some great talent. All of the exhibits have got good homes and will be on display again at the school reunion. Others who donated to the auction were John Mannion, Willie Waters, Joe Mc Manus, Timmy and Bernadette Beirne, Tommy Joe Mulvey, Kerrigans Quarries, Dromahaire, Pat Bohan. Winners of the Guess the Weight are Declan Hagan, Drumlish, Riaghan Guckian, Drumsna, Bernie Collum, Barraghmore, Drumlish and Martina Reilly, Keelagh, Mohill. The prizes were sponsored by Adrian Mc Caffrey Accountant, Mohill, Ralph Lennon “The Welcome Inn”, Lough Rynn Hotel, Irish Angus Society, Carrick on Shannon, Liz and Tom Ward, Fearglass. Raffle prizes were sponsored by Aiden Mc Crann, Cloone, Eddie Mc Govern, Dromard, Cissie Bohan, Noreen Heslin, Jacinta Heslin, and Charlie Reilly. The committee want to thank Ralph for his hospitality, and the singers Maureen Heslin, Bernadette Beirne and Miceal Mc Garry were much enjoyed with their rendering of some favourite old songs, while Tommy and Michael gave a great performance and took us back to the sixties and beyond. The committee are hoping everyone had a good night.
Some of the items that were auctioned at The after Christmas Party
Replica of school by Charlie Reilly. Tel. 086 8288 149
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Drumgowna School by Cathal Reilly
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Waterfall at Poll-an-Eas by Evelyn McVeigh
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Magi on arrival at Bethleham by Barbara Niblock
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Mixed Grill Night, Sunday 30th December 2012
The Welcome Inn, Cornageeha
“Are You In To Win
At the Big Weigh-In
In
The Welcome Inn”
The grand finale of the Pakie Tom “weight guessing game” takes place in the Welcome Inn, Cornageeha on Sunday night 30th December. As well as seeing Pakie Tom on the scales, you’ll also have a chance to view a well crafted scaled down replica of the school itself before it goes under the hammer, together with some valuable paintings by local artists and other miscellaneous items. Who knows, when you partake of our appetising after Christmas refreshments you might even put on a bid. Tommy and Michael, with local talent, will entertain us for the night- sounds like it will be a very enjoyable party!
At the Big Weigh-In
In
The Welcome Inn”
The grand finale of the Pakie Tom “weight guessing game” takes place in the Welcome Inn, Cornageeha on Sunday night 30th December. As well as seeing Pakie Tom on the scales, you’ll also have a chance to view a well crafted scaled down replica of the school itself before it goes under the hammer, together with some valuable paintings by local artists and other miscellaneous items. Who knows, when you partake of our appetising after Christmas refreshments you might even put on a bid. Tommy and Michael, with local talent, will entertain us for the night- sounds like it will be a very enjoyable party!
Launch of 2013 Calendar, Saturday Night November 24th in Fox's, Tooman
The calendar is made up of Parish Scenes and would make an ideal Christmas or New Year Gift
Calendars can be purchased locally in Fox's and The Welcome Inn, Gala and Baxter's Centra in Mohill
or from any committee member.
Thanks to Sean Reynolds and Declan Gaffney for a wonderful job
The Committee wish to Thank everyone who made the Launch such a success
and to see some photos CLICK HERE
Calendars can be purchased locally in Fox's and The Welcome Inn, Gala and Baxter's Centra in Mohill
or from any committee member.
Thanks to Sean Reynolds and Declan Gaffney for a wonderful job
The Committee wish to Thank everyone who made the Launch such a success
and to see some photos CLICK HERE
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FUND RAISING NIGHT
Sunday 21st October 2012
The Welcome Inn, Cornageeha
This was our first fund-raiser and social event and it was a great success.
So many people said on the night that "its like the auld times"
The committee want to thank all who came to support them as well as the regulars, all who sponsored raffle prizes
and sent donations also Ralf for giving them the run of his premises.
Tommy and Michael and all who took to the stage were very entertaining and much appreciated.
Those who have apologised for not being able to attend on the night need not worry, there will be more of the same quite soon.
Thanks to all who have sent sponsorship towards the book, photographs and written articles, all photos will be returned safely,
keep them coming in, for those who wish to e-mail them the address is
[email protected]
Sunday 21st October 2012
The Welcome Inn, Cornageeha
This was our first fund-raiser and social event and it was a great success.
So many people said on the night that "its like the auld times"
The committee want to thank all who came to support them as well as the regulars, all who sponsored raffle prizes
and sent donations also Ralf for giving them the run of his premises.
Tommy and Michael and all who took to the stage were very entertaining and much appreciated.
Those who have apologised for not being able to attend on the night need not worry, there will be more of the same quite soon.
Thanks to all who have sent sponsorship towards the book, photographs and written articles, all photos will be returned safely,
keep them coming in, for those who wish to e-mail them the address is
[email protected]
