Local Notes: Tributes to a great musician, marathon runs and a golf classic
Lots of events are taking place in the Dunmore East area
The death occurred on April 19 of Gerry (Ringo) O'Regan, Dunmore East.
The late Ringo was a fine guitar player and played with a band named The Lonesome Hobos. Lonnie Lonergan and Gerry (Ringo) Regan had a Band they put together in 1988.
The Band originated in The Candlelight Inn, Dunmore East and went on to gain success for their mix of Country and Bluegrass Music.
One of the first groups in the South East to include material from John Prine, Guy Clarke, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band etc.
The Band played on National TV and Radio and travelled the highways and byways for six years.
The late Ringo's remains were reposed at Falconers Funeral Home, Tramore, on Wednesday, April 23.
His Requiem Mass took place on Thursday, April 24, at The Church of the Holy Cross, Killea, celebrated by Rev Fr P.J.Breen P.P in the presence of a huge congregation.
During the mass his daughter Gillian sang, and her friends played the music and his son Tony did a beautiful tribute to his late father and his remains were cremated on Thursday last.
He is survived by his children Gillian, Tony, Stevie and Robbie; his grandchildren Harry, Joe, Alice and Grace; his daughter-in-law and his son-in-law, by all his relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many many friends.
Wednesday, April 30, 7:30pm, Friday, May 2, 9:30 am, Sunday, May 4, 9:30am. Mass in Carbally Church every Sunday at 11am.
Sam and Mark Breen from the area are running four marathons in four days from Dublin to Dunmore East in aid of Parkinson’s Ireland.
We are leaving Dublin on Wednesday, April 30, and will be finishing in Dunmore on May 3.
I am leaving a link below to anyone who may like to donate to a wonderful charity.
This is a charity that is extremely close to us, so any donation, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Sam and Mark https://gofund.me/1525bde6
On this Wednesday, April 30, the first Cruise Ship of the season will visit Dunmore, it's the Celebrity Eclipse with 2852 passengers arriving at 7am and departing at 7pm.
All businesses and householders in Dunmore please note.
A four-person team event which will take place over three days.
This fun four-person team event will be based in the picturesque village of Dunmore East, with teams arriving Sunday, April 28, and going on until May 1, the classic this year will feature three superb and challenging courses, Waterford Castle Golf Club, Faithlegg Golf Club and Tramore Golf Club.
