Local Notes: Dara wins gold in national competition
Dara Morley pictured with his gold medal for Biology at the Irish Olympiad of Experimental Science alongside St Colman’s College principal Roy Hession and deputy principal Maria Byrne.
A Mayo student has won the gold medal for Biology at the Irish Olympiad of Experimental Science (IrEOES).
Fifth-year student at St Colman’s College, Claremorris, Dara Morley was given the award at a competition at Dublin City University (DCU) recently.
The IrEOES is an individual science competition for Transition Year and Fifth-Year students. Dara was one of 83 successful candidates who made it through the first round of the competition which was held online last month. All successful candidates were invited to DCU on Saturday, November 11, to compete in Round 2.
Dara was the overall winner of the biology section of the course. He, along with winners of the Physics and Chemistry sections, will now be invited to participate in practical training in February/March. After a further assessment, the top six students will be selected to represent Ireland at the European Olympiad of Experimental Science.
“Well done Dara on this fantastic achievement and we have no doubt that you have the ability to go on and represent Ireland at EOES,” St Colman’s College wrote on social media.
Congratulations to Garrymore GAA Club’s Eoin McGreal who received his Electric Ireland Minor Star Award at the awards presentation at the TF Royal Hotel on Saturday, November 11.
Eoin was the sole Mayo representative on the Electric Ireland Minor Star Team of the Year and was selected at left corner-back.
His school, St Colman’s College, Claremorris, congratulated him on social media.
“We look forward to seeing Eoin and the rest of the senior team in the red and white of St Colman’s as the countdown to the first round of the Connacht Colleges Senior A Championship.”
There was an outpouring on social media following the death of Kevin Prendergast, who passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 13.
Originally from Carramack, Tulrahan, Claremorris, Kevin emigrated to Manchester as a young man, and it was there as a musician that he developed a huge following among the Irish emigrant population.
Throughout his career, he sang all over the UK and Ireland.
Over the last five decades Kevin recorded several hugely popular albums like and , which included songs like , and .
He wrote and co-wrote many hit songs during his career.
In his later years, he retired from Manchester to Brickens where he enjoyed a happy retirement.
Kevin is predeceased by his parents John Austin and Ann, as well as brothers Sean, Brendan, Tom, Ray and Gerald.
He is survived by his sisters-in-law Marian and Eileen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Funeral Mass was held at St Mary's Church, Logboy on Friday last with burial afterwards in Tulrahan Cemetery.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Flourish Social Prescribing Service is delighted to bring a four-week Wellness with Flourish programme to Cúram Family Centre beginning Tuesday, November 28.
This is a programme which will look at ways in which we can maintain our wellness through relaxation, movement and mindfulness and is free of charge. Booking is essential as places are limited. Contact 094-9025900 or flourish@thefamilycentre.com for further information and to book.
It has been three years since they rocked the Claremorris Town Hall Theatre and ‘Springsteen: A Tribute to the Boss’ will rock it again next Saturday for their only Irish gig.
Described by BBC One as ‘one of the world’s best tribute acts’ and by MTV as ‘truly one of the best tribute bands we’ve ever seen', these Londoners have been reproducing not only the technical musicianship of Bruce’s E Street Band but also the heartfelt performances made legendary by ‘The Boss’ himself.
Doors open at 7pm and the show is at 8pm.
Tickets can be purchased on townhall.ie or by phoning the box office at 094-9310999.
The death has occurred of Joe Mannion, Dunmacreena, Irishtown.
Joe passed away on Monday, November 13, following a short illness.
Joe has been described as a ‘true gentleman’ in the many online tributes since his death. Claremorris Men’s Shed, where Joe was a member for many years, paid tribute to their beloved friend.
“It is with deep sadness we at Claremorris Men's Shed share the news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Joseph (Joe) Mannion, following a short illness. Since Joe joined us he has been a huge support in whatever project or event was undertaken. A pure gentleman and friend to all. he will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Joe."
Predeceased by his wife Mary, infant son Joseph, parents Joseph and Agnes, and sisters Patricia and Aggie, Joe is very sadly missed by his loving daughters Fiona and Sabrina and their partners Daragh and Gary, brother Ben, sisters Mary, Imelda, Francis and Bernie, brothers-in-law Patrick, Joe, Oliver and George, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Joe was laid to rest in Irishtown Cemetery last Thursday, after a funeral mass at the Church of the Holy Family and St Oliver, Irishtown.
May he rest in peace.
Since the Claremorris ladies team qualified for the All-Ireland Club Junior semi-final (to be played in Claremorris on the weekend of December 2-3), the club has been approached by many people who wish to contribute to the team costs and to support the club.
As time prevents Claremorris LGFA from running their annual fundraising quiz, they have decided to launch an iDonate appeal.
Any donations no matter how small will be appreciated.
You can donate on www.idonate.ie.
Best wishes to Clár IRD who celebrated their 30th birthday last Friday.
Clár IRD was formed in 1993 as a response to negative factors such as the closure of Claremorris Bacon Company, but it was also a recognition of the opportunities that can arise from working together to develop the region’s resources, to campaign with one voice and provide a vehicle for positive local development.
As part of the celebrations, Midwest Radio broadcasted live from the Square in Claremorris on Friday morning.
Here’s to the next 30 years.
