Local Notes: Remembering Parish Council's Séamus 'Seamie' Skehan and more news from Touraneena
Donagh Condon presents Noel Drohan with his prize at the Touraneena Runner’s Club ‘Predict Your Time’ league.
The Sliabh gCua community and communities far and wide were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of the parish’s well-known and popular parishioners, Séamus (Seamie) Skehan, Cahernaleague, Ballinamult. Seamie passed away suddenly from a rare brain disease, CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease). In an extraordinary act of generosity and hope, Seamie donated his brain to the Irish National CJD Research Centre in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, in a bid to assist others affected by this rare and unforgiving illness.
A cornerstone of the community, Seamie served as Chairman of the Parish Council for over 30 years. His tireless work and commitment to the parish was widely recognised and deeply appreciated. A devoted family man, Seamie also had a lifelong love for the GAA. He was involved with Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club, as well as Naomh Bríd and Na Déise. Known as the kind of neighbour who was always ready to lend a hand, Seamie was a member of numerous local committees over the years. Right up until his passing, he served on the Sliabh gCua Community Centre Committee.
The large crowds who attended Seamie’s wake and funeral were a testament to the respect and affection in which he was held by many. We extend our sincere sympathies to his wife Breda (née Moore), daughters Tara, Julie, and Eithne, son Jack, sons-in-law Brendan, Derek, and John, Jack’s partner Ella, grandchildren Saoirse, Johnny, Kate, Éirinn, Caoimhe, Willie, Cailín, Seán, and Seánie, brother John, sister Lois (Crotty), siblings-in-law Pat, James, and Linda, as well as his extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
On Sunday last, Séamie’s funeral cortege departed from his home on its final journey to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, where a guard of honour made up of members from various local clubs and committees stood in solemn tribute. Following Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Denmead, Séamie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
There was a brilliant turn out for the first night of our ‘Predict Your Time’ league. The winner on the first night was Noel Drohan and our lucky dip winner was Clara Harte. Thanks again to both our sponsors, Regina Carroll, Tir Na nÓg and Sandra and Trevor Power, Early bird Eggs.
Week 2 of our ‘Predict Your Time’ league will see our prizes being sponsored by Dunne’s Bar and Tobin Haulage. There will be €30 for the winner and €30 drawn amongst all those in attendance. The 4k route is suitable for both walkers and runners. Please remember that Hi Vis jackets are mandatory and bringing a torch would be recommended. €2 per per night. All are welcome.
As a mark of respect to the Skehan family on the passing of Séamie Skehan, the scheduled football match between Sliabh gCua and Dungarvan, which was due to take place last Thursday night, was cancelled. The fixture will be rescheduled at a later date.
The county final of Scór na nÓg will be held in the Dungarvan CBS Hall on Saturday night, October 18, at 7pm.
Last week’s riddle was: What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and grey when you throw it away?
Answer: Charcoal.
This week’s riddle: When you take away the whole from me, there is always some left over. What am I?
Answer in this column next week.
