Local Notes: Tramore Meals on Wheels need volunteers, Tidy Towns community spirit and more
Tom O Mahony/O'Rourke, from Glór Na Mara, Tramore, pictured on his First Holy Communion Day.
A big thank you to Davey Farrell from Tramore AFC for cutting the grass at the picnic area for Tramore Tidy Towns, as has been done for years, it shows community spirit at its finest. Some beautiful sights of the lovely blooms, which are enjoying the view from the top of Gallwey's Hill at this time of the year. The area has been immaculately maintained by Tramore Tidy Towns volunteers all year round. It really has become one of the most restful spots in the town with its lovely seating, perfect to enjoy the view across the bay before you set off on the next leg of whatever journey you may be taking. It is a true reflection of all of the care and dedication you have put into the area.
On Tuesday, June 24, Patrick Heffernan passed peacefully at the Mater Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Late of Tramore and formerly of Dunhill, he will be sadly missed by his brother Stephen, his sister Joanie and his sister-in-law Ann. His Reposal and Prayer Service was held at Falconer Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, on July 2. His Funeral Cortege walked from the funeral home to St. Declan's Cemetery where he was laid to rest.
Tramore Community First Responders are volunteers trained to attend specific emergency calls locally. Dispatched simultaneously with the ambulance service upon a 999/112 call, they play a vital role in stabilizing patients until the National Ambulance Service arrives, thanks to their proximity. This initiative is facilitated by the Tramore Unit of the Order of Malta, a recognized training institute by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Council, using the Cardiac First Response programme for life support training. Interested volunteers over 18 years old can contact Eoin Hewison at 083 8212874 or tramore@orderofmalta.ie. No experience is necessary as training is provided, but a full driving license is required. The Tramore Community First Responder group has been providing lifesaving interventions to Tramore and surrounding areas for over 15 years.
Huge congratulations to our club member Star Hutu who graduated from Templemore on Friday. Best of luck in her new career from all at Tramore Taekwondo.
The number of runners continue to rise for the Tramore Parkrun which is fantastic. The event continues every Saturday morning at 9.30, starting on the Promenade by the public toilets. It is very attractive to the casual jogger/walker or if you just want to get out and run for fun. There are over 150 parkruns in the country, which are free, community events where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. Parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. Parkrun is positive, welcoming, and inclusive, there is no time limit, and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along. The SETU Arena in Carriganore also hosts a parkrun on Saturday morning at 9.30am.
The Tramore Community Care Meals on Wheels are urgently looking for volunteer drivers to help with the delivery of meals. If this is something you or someone you know would like to be involved with, please contact Mary at 087 0507481 or the community centre directly at 051 381126. Tramore Meals on Wheels is a charity service based in the Tramore Community Care Centre on Pond Road. Thanks to the support of the community via our fundraising drives, they provide over 14,500 meals every year for people who need them.
The Player of the Year award winners of the Tramore AFC’s Schoolboy/Girls for 2023/2024 season were presented recently in the club grounds. Congratulations to everyone and to all your teammates who are equally as important to these players receiving this recognition.
The girls’ awards went to Sienna Proudman (U10 Blue); Sophie Vaughan (U11 Blue); Ruth Cadogan (U12); Deici Swift (U11C); Niamh Woods (U14A); Lily McSweeney (U14B); Zoe O’Sullivan (U16); Kate O’Connor (U18) with the overall Schoolgirl award going to Diana Koomson. The boys’ awards, on the day, went to Eoin Fitzsimmons (U11B); Sean Cronin (U11E); Jay Lyons (U12A); Jasper Kirk (U12B); Alex Ennis (U12C); Donagh Beresford (U13A); Daniel Roche (U13B); Leo McGrath (U13C); Rian O’Donoghue (U14A)’ Alan Dillon (U14B); Sean Coady (U14C); Darby Sheridan (U14c); Zach Power (U15B); Adam Chapman (U16A); David Timoftica (U16B).
The death has occurred of Alan Kirk, Kennedy Park, Tramore on Tuesday, July 2, who passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Alan was predeceased by his parents Ellen and William, and his three sisters Kathleen, Vera, and Ann. He will be greatly missed by his heartbroken wife Una, his three sons Ian, Alan and Christopher, his six daughters Caroline, Linda, Fionnuala, Karen, Jennifer and Lorna, his sons-in-law Chris, John and Thomas, his daughters-in-law Danielle and Ciara, his 22 grandchildren and his 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Having reposed at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, on Thursday evening his funeral took place on Friday morning at the Holy Cross Church, Tramore followed by private cremation.
