Best of luck: Mayo resident wished well in retirement after 46 years of dedicated service

COMMUNITY NOTES: CLAREMORRIS - WESTERN PEOPLE (MARCH 10 EDITION)

After 46 years of dedicated service, Pat Watchorn of Killeen, Ballindine has retired from his role as an Inspector of Ultrasonics with Irish Rail.

Originally from Athy, Co Kildare, Pat moved to Claremorris in the early 1980s. Just three weeks after arriving, he met his future wife, Mary Waldron. The couple settled in Killeen, where they raised their three children - Lisa, Christopher and Louise - and became part of the local community.

Pat’s long career reflects a strong family tradition of working with CIE and Irish Rail that stretches back generations. That connection continues today, with his son Christopher carrying on the family’s involvement in the railway service.

Colleagues and friends have extended their best wishes to Pat as he begins a new chapter following nearly half a century of loyal service.