Paud Woulfe, Cratloe West, Abbeyfeale, celebrating his 90th birthday with family and friends at his nephew Bobby’s house in Moyvane, Co. Kerry recently

Honour for Pat Brosnan

 Pat Brosnan celebrated his birthday in style on Sunday last when he was honoured by the West Limerick Singing Club as part of the Gary McMahon Festival in Abbeyfeale. The event, attended by a huge crowd, took place at the Fr. Casey’s G.A.A. Clubhouse.  Pat was presented with a beautifully engraved slate by his good friend Donie Nolan after which Domhnall de Barra gave a talk on Pat’s life, works and achievements.

A birthday cake was produced and then the entertainment began with many of his good friends and family paying tribute to his  long list of accomplishments. His nephew, the famous box player, John Brosnan from Kilcummin also played a few tunes. After about three hours of non-stop entertainment we all said goodbye to Pat and we hope he continues with his writings for a long time to come.

Knockdown Vintage Club

From the proceeds of our Vintage Rally we donated cash to the following:

Irish Guide Dogs Association

St. Vincent de Paul, Athea branch

Rathfredagh Cheshire Home

West Limerick Children’s Services

Jean Anne Fund, Carrigkerry

Mina Meehan Fund, Creeves

Text Alert, Ballyhahill, Loughill branch

We wish to thank our sponsors and supporters and all who helped in any way in running and organising the event. To date we have donated €14,000 to various charities.

Eamon Langan, Secretary

Jim Lynch, Willie O’Connor and Pakie White busy on the threshing machine