Day: August 23, 2011

All – Ireland Honours for Linehan Family at Fleadh Cheoil 2011 in Cavan

Pictured at the recent Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan – Donal and Conor Linehan with Gavin Strappe. Conor was accompanied by Donal on the accordion & Gavin Strappe on the banjo. Donal, Conor and Gavin were successful in the All-Ireland.

We thank Eileen Cashman (sister of Elizabeth and aunt of Donal & Conor Linehan, Dooneen) for this wonderfully uplifting information re the recent Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan.    The following are the results of the different competitions in which [read more …] “All – Ireland Honours for Linehan Family at Fleadh Cheoil 2011 in Cavan”

Death Notice: Peggy Horgan

The death has occurred on Sunday, August 21, 2011 of Margaret Peggy Horgan of Donoure Kilcorney, Cork. Removal from McCarthys Funeral. Home Banteer on this Monday evening at 8pm to St. Nicholas Church Kilcorney Funeral Mass on Tuesday 23rd at 12 noon burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral arrangements by McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer. Tel. 029-56044 / 087-2569621

Regional Report 1078 – 23rd August 2011

 

by

Eily Buckley

 

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1078 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice calm, sunny, Tuesday morning.

Accolades came flowing into Millstreet over weekend in many forms. Our
brilliant  Camogie team won the under 14 Blitz against stiff opposition  by
just one point. While our musicians and dancers brought all Ireland awards
from the Fleadh in Cavin. Chloe Buicke was part of the Boherbue team who
won the dancing and the renowned Linehan’s, Donal coming first on melodeon
and second on the Box, and Conor 2nd in the senior accompaniment guitar.
Many congratulations all round.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1078 – 23rd August 2011”