Day: September 20, 2010

Civic Reception Accorded in Derry

The second half of our Cork Group who were accorded the greatly appreciated Civic Reception at Derry's Guild Hall on Thursday, 16th Sept. 2010. Mayor Colm Eastwood (at 27 - one of Europe's youngest Mayors) and Mr. John Hume could not have been more welcoming and even presented a Derry tie to all gentlemen present and a beautiful pen to all the ladies. Lots more coverage of the overall Northern Ireland visit to follow next week. (Seán)

Derry warmly welcomes Cork Group

A Civic Reception in the historic Guild Hall, Derry City from Mayor Colm Eastwood and Nobel Prizewinner, John Hume for the Cork group who travelled last week on a superb five-day tour of Northern Ireland with Kealy's Coaches, Cullen. Here we see half of our group enjoying the wonderful Derry welcome. We recorded the entire trip on digital images and by LTV2. Next week we shall upload a full feature on this quite amazing visit. (Seán)

Death Notice: Jackie Donnelly, Derragh

The death has occurred on Sunday, September 19, 2010 of John (Jackie) DONNELLY of Derragh, Cullen, Cork. Late of The Quarry Cross, Gneeveguilla. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Rosary this Monday evening at 9pm. Removal tomorrow, Tuesday, at 8pm to the Church of the Nativity, Cullen. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.