ROSCOMMON SCENE 6 MARCH 1996

Connaught Telegraph


Mrs. Catherine Mangan, Loughglynn

The death took place last week of Mrs. Catherine Mangan (nee Moran), Cloonmullen, Loughglynn. Known affectionately as Kate, she was a lady who commanded great regard and respect throughout the entire region. She was predeceased by her husband Joe over 25 years ago.

Kate Mangan was a lady of generous spirit and good nature. She had a lovely way with people and her gentle and pleasant manner made her a great favourite in the area.

She was a person with a strong attachment to her Christian faith and had a great fondness for the Church. Kate bore witness to the Christian message by her work and good living. She worked long and hard while she could, like so many of her generation, and she made a most valuable and precious contribution to the Loughglynn district. She will be greatly missed by her devoted family and her many friends.

The large attendances at the funeral ceremonies bore ample testimony to the regard in which Kate Mangan was held by so many people in the neighbourhood and further afield. Removal took place from the family home to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Loughglynn, with burial in Cultyboe Cemetery after concelebrated Requiem Mass.

She is deeply regretted by her daughters Mary Doyle (Castlerea), Teresa Brennan (Luton), Gretta (Loughglynn), and Pauline McGovern (Dublin), sons Martin (home) and Dermot (Holland), sisters Hannah (England) and Mary (America), in-laws, grandchildren, relatives, and many friends.

Cloonfad newsletter

Cloonfad United plan to publish a monthly club magazine featuring various aspects of club activities with photos, reports, and features. Details of this new venture are now available from the club committee.

Enterprise Kiltullagh

A meeting of Enterprise Kiltullagh will be held in Cloonfad Hall from 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. tonight, Wednesday. The topic on the agenda is "Community and Social Infrastructure ...The Spirit and Essence of the Community".

Meetings are being held every week in different areas with a view to seeking funding for various projects in the area. It is hoped the meeting will attract a good attendance.

Cloonfad condolences

The people of Cloonfad tender condolences to Willie and Nonie O'Malley, Cloonfad, on the sudden death of their grandson in Roscommon last week.

Noel Lynn's death stuns Loughglynn

The sudden death of retired Gda. Sgt. Noel Lynn stunned the Loughglynn, Lisacul, and Gorthaganny areas. Noel, aged 54, retired from the Garda Siochana last Summer. He took ill in Ballaghaderreen last week and died a short time later.

Noel, a native of Lahardane near Crossmolina, came to the area in 1978. He soon became immersed in various aspects of community life and from the outset was a great favourite with the people of the district.

Noel was at all times a man of commonsense who brought a social mission to his role as garda and sergeant. He developed a great relationship with the people in his community and was always available to lend help and assistance when the need arose.

He was closely associated with the local Eire Og G.A.A. Club and was very much involved with the development of the club in its many and varied outlets. Sport was close to his heart and he always enjoyed the friendly banter when Mayo and Roscommon were in championship action.

Even since his retirement, Noel continued to show his caring and gentle nature by visiting the elderly and those living alone in the district. He was a great man for keeping in touch with the people and reassuring them of the care and concern of the wider community for the wellbeing of the entire community.

During his years in this region, he gave loyal and dedicated service to the people of Loughglynn, Lisacul, and Gorthaganny. He and his family were held in the highest regard by all in the neighbourhood.

Noel's sudden death brought great sadness to the district and there was a general outpouring of community sadness and grief as the news spread around the area. He was man of noble character and virtue who was a credit to his profession and who will be greatly missed by his beloved family and legion of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

The large and representative attendances at the funeral ceremonies reflected the esteem in which he was held by so many and the depth of sorrow being experienced by the community at the untimely passing of a dear and close friend. Removal was from Kilgarriff's Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, to the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Loughglynn. Canon John O'Rourke, P.P., delivered an eloquent homily during the con-celebrated Requiem Mass. Interment took place in Cuiltyboe Cemetery. Guards of Honour were formed by his colleagues in the Garda Siochana and members of the Eire Og G.A.A. Club. He is deeply regretted by his wife Helen, sons Hugh, Sean, Kevin, Brian, and Kieran, brothers Sean and Val, nieces, nephews, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends.

Castlerea bereavement

Sympathy is tendered to Mary Doyle (Doyle's shop), Castlerea, on the death last week of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Mangan, Cloonmullen, Loughglynn.

Jimmy Conry, Carrowbehy

The death took place recently at his residence in Derry, Carrrowbehy, of Jimmy Conry. He had reached an advanced age and was a well liked and popular member of the local community.

Jimmy worked on the land throughout his life. He had a good knowledge of farming and stock and was a man who went to many fairs during the years when fairs were all the go around the country. A man of quiet disposition, he will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Removal took place to the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Loughglynn, with burial after Requiem Mass in the old cemetery.

Jimmy, who was predeceased by his wife Nell, is deeply regretted by his sons and daughters, relatives, friends, and neighbours.

Catherine Bligh, Loughglynn

The death took place last week of Mrs. Catherine Bligh (nee Mahon), Cloonmaul, Loughglynn. She was known throughout the area as Kate and was predeceased by her husband, Tony.

Kate was very well liked in the Loughglynn area and was known as a hard-working and most conscientious lady. Always willing and ready to lend a helping hand or advice when the need arose, she was a first class neighbour and friend. She was a kind and good hearted person who was greatly liked by all in the local community and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Sympathy is tendered to her family and friends on this sad occasion.

Removal took place from Gaynor's Funeral Home, Castlerea, to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Loughglynn, with burial in Cuiltyboe Cemetery after Requiem Mass.

She is deeply regretted by her daughters Breda (Offaly), Annie (Dublin), Kathleen (Switzerland), and Mary (Boston), sons Hughie, Mick, Martin, Paddy, Eugene, and Johnny (all in America), brother Owen, in-laws, grandchildren, relatives, and friends.

Lisacul bereavement

Sympathy is tendered to Mrs. Mai Taylor, Currasallagh, Lisacul, on the death of her brother-in-law, John Taylor, Dromod, Carrowbehy. He was also an uncle of John Taylor in Currasallagh.


Connaught Telegraph - News - Mar 1996

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