The Late Mary O'Donoghue The rather untimely passing of Mary O'Donoghue, Lissivigeen has caused a great sense of regret among the local community, and in local sporting circles. Mary and members of her family had a long association with both the Spa Dramatic Society and Spa GAA Club. During the 1950s, she starred in many of the Dramatic Society productions and she served as a most efficient treasurer of the local GAA Club over a period of 11 years and in era when major developments took place in the club. Mary was also a rowing member of the Flesk Valley rowing club during the late 1950s, as well as being a keen golfer and bridge player. She also served on the Board of Management of Lissivigeen NS, and was deeply involved in parish Church activities. Her husband Donal who pre deceased her less then three years also and her son Michael were also deeply involve in the local GAA Club who provided a guard of honour at the removal and again at funeral. May she rest in peace. Courtesy of The Kerryman 18th August 2005 Tweet

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