Donagh Development Association:
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On Sunday, October 7th Donagh Development Association organised the unveiling of a Seat on the shores of Emy Lake in memory of Big Tom
McBride. Just a year previously Big Tom had launched the Wheelbarrow Run around Emy Lake for the Donagh Development committee and at
that function he told of his many visits as a fisherman to Emy and the great memories he had of his days there.
Big Tom also remembered with nostalgia the Late Pat Owen McMahon and his wife Dympna who were so knowledgeable of the lake and its fish
and he recalled a number of other fishermen with whom he enjoyed many hours of laughter including Pat Foley, who was present at the launch.
Now a year later, and in his memory, Big Tom’s son, Tommy, with other family members unveiled a Seat at the Lake. The members of Donagh
Development committee wanted to recognise Big Tom’s connection with Emy and they have provided a comfortable seat in a beautiful location
where people can sit to enjoy the scenery and the wild life of the area.
In conjunction with the unveiling, the Committee organised a Stetson Walk in keeping with the Country and Western theme so loved and
promoted by Big Tom. Unfortunately the weather was not as favourable as last year but there was still a good turn-out and all enjoyed the walk
as the rain cleared for its duration. It was gratifying to see the support for this coming from the groups and individuals who use the facility and
as chairman, John Sherry, stated –‘the more people who support our efforts financially the more improvements we can make as this is a totally
voluntary effort and depends on the donations of users’. John, on behalf of the committee, expressed his appreciation and thanks to sponsors
and all the participants on the day. He also thanked Veronica McKenna for her assistance and use of her electricity. He thanked the musicians
who supplied the live music - John, Mickey, Martin, and the two Pats. He thanked the committee members, who worked hard on the
organisation and presentation of the day with special mention to Aiden McKenna, Manager of the Walkway, for his work in making sure the
walkway is always kept to the highest standards.
Donagh Development Association Ltd: AGM will take place on Monday 20th January at 8.30pm
sharp in the Art Room Emyvale Leisure Centre. New members young and old are welcome to attend
and contribute their views and ideas going forward.
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Donagh Development Association:
All Content Copyright emyvale.net
On Sunday, October 7th Donagh Development Association organised
the unveiling of a Seat on the shores of Emy Lake in memory of Big
Tom McBride. Just a year previously Big Tom had launched the
Wheelbarrow Run around Emy Lake for the Donagh Development
committee and at that function he told of his many visits as a
fisherman to Emy and the great memories he had of his days there.
Big Tom also remembered with nostalgia the Late Pat Owen McMahon
and his wife Dympna who were so knowledgeable of the lake and its
fish and he recalled a number of other fishermen with whom he
enjoyed many hours of laughter including Pat Foley, who was present
at the launch. Now a year later, and in his memory, Big Tom’s son,
Tommy, with other family members unveiled a Seat at the Lake. The
members of Donagh Development committee wanted to recognise Big
Tom’s connection with Emy and they have provided a comfortable
seat in a beautiful location where people can sit to enjoy the scenery
and the wild life of the area.
In conjunction with the unveiling, the Committee organised a Stetson
Walk in keeping with the Country and Western theme so loved and
promoted by Big Tom. Unfortunately the weather was not as
favourable as last year but there was still a good turn-out and all
enjoyed the walk as the rain cleared for its duration. It was gratifying
to see the support for this coming from the groups and individuals
who use the facility and as chairman, John Sherry, stated –‘the more
people who support our efforts financially the more improvements we
can make as this is a totally voluntary effort and depends on the
donations of users’. John, on behalf of the committee, expressed his
appreciation and thanks to sponsors and all the participants on the
day. He also thanked Veronica McKenna for her assistance and use of
her electricity. He thanked the musicians who supplied the live music
- John, Mickey, Martin, and the two Pats. He thanked the committee
members, who worked hard on the organisation and presentation of
the day with special mention to Aiden McKenna, Manager of the
Walkway, for his work in making sure the walkway is always kept to
the highest standards.
Donagh Development Association Ltd: AGM will take place
on Monday 20th January at 8.30pm sharp in the Art Room
Emyvale Leisure Centre. New members young and old are
welcome to attend and contribute their views and ideas going
forward.
