by Kathleen Mullane
OUT AND ABOUT
It is with sadness that news filtered through today Monday on the passing of Anne Brouder of Coole West Athea just 13 months after the passing of her husband Moss of Brouder’s Garage here in Athea.
Anne will repose at the family home this Wednesday and will be laid to rest on Thursday following Requiem Mass here in Athea in Holy Cross Cemetry. Sincere Sympathy is extended to her daughters, sons, relatives and friends. May she rest in Eternal Peace.
Sincere congrats to Fr Micheal Moroney of Templeathea who spent 53 years in Baton Rouge in Louisiana as a priest and who has just retired from the priesthood. A huge crowd attended his final mass which was live streamed which indeed was lovely to be able to tune in to at the weekend. He is wished all the very best of health and happiness on this special occasion and no doubt he will be sadly missed by his congregation and also the many friends he made in the USA over the years there.
Another huge congrats to the syndicate and owners of the now famous dog named, LAHDEDAH, who was the outstanding winner of the English Derby Final in England at the weekend netting the owning syndicate the grand prize. There was great celebrations in Athea and beyond when the owners arrived home after the weekend. Wishing them continued success on the racing track.
Avery special belated birthday was celebrated on Friday night in Listowel when Derek Byrne, well known referee, joined with his friends and wife Tina to celebrate his 50th special birthday. Congrats to Derek and here’s to many more .
This Sunday sees the Annual Pony Races taking place here in Athea at the usual venue. Hopefully it will be a nice day for the Event with no casualties. Come along and enjoy the racing atmosphere, a great family day out.
I still have a few tickets left for the Annual Athea GAA Draw which will be taking place in the next few weeks with some great prizes as always. There is also 2 bonus prizes at Xmas this year. Remember if you’re not in you can’t win. All the money raised will go to further developing the pitch and track.
Our footbridge has been redone with a lovely new surface and looks very well I may add. Its a great asset to our Village especially from the safety aspect of the kids going to school etc.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
EXAMPLE IS NOT THE MAIN THING IN INFLUENCING
OTHERS; IT IS THE ONLY THING.