50th Birthday of Pairc Naoimh Fionnain

To mark the 50th birthday of Pairc Naoimh Fionnain the the switching on of the new lighting system, a very enjoyable evening to mark the occasion took place in the sports hall on Friday night last.  Attended by many of the Club's supporters, special guest for the occasion was Fr. Brian McNamara who was curate in Coronea in the early 60's and was one of the main instigators in bringing the dream of a new field to fruitiion.  Also special guests on the evening were many of the original committee members and relatives of those who have passed to their eternal reward.  Fr. Donal Hannon was a welcome guest for the occasion.  Many interesting photographs of the actual opening of the field in June 1964 when Cavan played Galway were on  display and over a cup of tea the large attendance swapped stories and reminisced about the past fifty years of Pairc Naoimh Fionnain.  PJ McGlade, Club Chairman, addressed those present thanking everyone for their efforts over the years past and present nad to finalise a very special occasion George Cartwright delivered an excellent oration detailing events surrounding the birth of our football field and also the events that took place on that historic day of the park's official opening in June 1964.  Thanks to everyone who helped to prepare the sportshall for the occasion and also to the ladies who provided the lovely refreshments on the night.

VINTAGE TRACTOR CLUB CORNAFEAN

The AGM of the Vintage Tractor Club will take place in McSeains Lounge on Sunday 1st March at 3 pm sharp.  All members are asked to please attend and new members are always welcome.

CORNAFEAN JUVENILE GAA

Cornafean Juvenile GAA present "The Reds singing the Blues" as the John Street Blues Bankd perform in the Shantully Inn on Friday 27th February at 10 pm.  All support greatly appreciated.

CORNAFEAN LADIES

Well done to the Senior Ladies who kicked off their new season on Sunday last with a good victory over Drumgoon in the 9 a side league.  Best on the day for the Reds were the McGovern sisters, Ashling Smith and Amy Wharton.  We wish new Manager Liam Donohoe, a native of Ballymahugh and his assistants, Ciaran Creegan and Mary McGibney the very best of luck for 2015.

SCOR SINSEAR

Well done to all Cornafean representatives on their fine performances in the County Final in Killeshandra on Saturday night last.  Congratulations to Recitation (M McGibney) representing Cornafean Ladies and set dances (E Gaffney, N Eames, C O'Reilly, C Creegan, M Creegan, M Duignan, L Browne and S Millman) representing Cornafean GFC who were successful on the night and now represent Cavan in the Ulster Semi Final which takes place in Killeshandra on 7th March.

TRATH NA GCEIST - SCOR SINSEAR

Table quiz takes place in Hotel Kilmore on Friday next 27th February, good luck to all taking part.

LOTTO RESULTS:  No jackpot winner.  40 euro winners - Gerry Maguire, Bruce, Arva, Seamus Reilly, Cloncoose, Michael & Teresa Gaffney, C/o Norman Mills, John Briody, Drumalt, Arva, Ger Duignan, Coronea, Arva.    Next week's jackpot €7,600.

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