Tom Quinn celebrating his birthday by playing some tunes for his fellow B.A.R.A. members at their Wednesday cuppa and chat. Tom was born on the 24th. February 1919. Happy Birthday.
Tom and Betty
Douglas
Tom Quinn (24-Feb.-1919)
Tom Quinn celebrating his birthday by playing some tunes for his fellow B.A.R.A. members at their Wednesday cuppa and chat. Tom was born on the 24th. February 1919. Happy Birthday.
Tom and Betty
Douglas
B.A.R.A Walkers 16-Feb-16
We may not be as fast on our feet as the younger generation but the Ballinasloe A.R.A. members can be seen in large numbers every Tuesday morning at 10.30. on the Athletic track. This is followed by exercises in the G.A.A club house. Our physical instructor, Eilis Ryan, has very kindly taken us under her wing for six weeks as part of the Fit Town Project.
Despite the aching limbs and aching bones,she puts us through our paces. We enjoy the activity and the "craic" The effort it takes to keep fit and healthy makes it all worth while
Now, if we could only abstain for the lovely tea and biscuits afterwards!
Ballinasloe Active Retirement A.G.M
Ballinasloe Active Retirement A.G.M
There was a large attendance at the Active Retirement Association A.G.M. held recently in Gullane’s Hotel.
Outgoing secretary, Margaret Brennan, reported on a very busy and successful year, as the group goes from strength to strength.
Throughout the year, many members availed of the wide range of activities which include holidays, day trips, socials, plays, sports and community works.
A large number of our members can be seen stepping in out on the Athletic track every Tuesday morning and are actively taking part in the “Fit Town” programme.
There were successful reports from our walking club, Indoor bowls, Bridge, Book club and Singing group , Our Knitting club members are busy knitting away for charity every Monday morning.
Newly elected committee members were : Chairman: Gabriel Rohan. Vice Chairperson, Deirdre Hogan, Secretary: Anne Duffy. Asst. Secretary, Rene Carty. Treasurer: Mary Slattery. Asst. Treasurer Collette Murphy. P.R.O. Chris O’Flynn. Douglas Rafter (I.T), Pearl Finnegan, Margaret Brennan, Pat Kelly, Catherine Croffy, Jane Treacy
Social Committee: Bridie Whelan.(Treasurer) Maura Rafter.(Secretary) Phil Kelly, Brid Breathnach, Laura Naughton. Douglas Rafter.
Chris O'Flynn P.R.O.
There was a large attendance at the Active Retirement Association A.G.M. held recently in Gullane’s Hotel.
Outgoing secretary, Margaret Brennan, reported on a very busy and successful year, as the group goes from strength to strength.
Throughout the year, many members availed of the wide range of activities which include holidays, day trips, socials, plays, sports and community works.
A large number of our members can be seen stepping in out on the Athletic track every Tuesday morning and are actively taking part in the “Fit Town” programme.
There were successful reports from our walking club, Indoor bowls, Bridge, Book club and Singing group , Our Knitting club members are busy knitting away for charity every Monday morning.
Newly elected committee members were : Chairman: Gabriel Rohan. Vice Chairperson, Deirdre Hogan, Secretary: Anne Duffy. Asst. Secretary, Rene Carty. Treasurer: Mary Slattery. Asst. Treasurer Collette Murphy. P.R.O. Chris O’Flynn. Douglas Rafter (I.T), Pearl Finnegan, Margaret Brennan, Pat Kelly, Catherine Croffy, Jane Treacy
Social Committee: Bridie Whelan.(Treasurer) Maura Rafter.(Secretary) Phil Kelly, Brid Breathnach, Laura Naughton. Douglas Rafter.
Chris O'Flynn P.R.O.
"Paddy" at the Black Box. 28th. November 2015
"Paddy" at the Black Box
Today I feel I must tell all my friends in the Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association of the wonderful show we saw last Saturday night in the Black Box Theatre in Galway called "Paddy".
This
show was written by song-writer Jerry Carney and Tommy Marren. We
were already familiar with this group as they produced "The Real
McCoy", a comedy we saw last year in Mullingar.
"Paddy"
truly provided us with a unique evening of drama and music. The
award-winner and well-known singer, Tommy Flemming, plays the
leading part. Over fifty of our association attended the show and we
had dinner beforehand. We had a brilliant evening and for the
duration of "Paddy" none of us were able to catch 40 winks,
as we sometimes do !
The
storyline is set in Ireland and England in the Sixties. Patrick
Murphy, played by Tommy Flemming, leaves Mayo to make some money and
then to come home, marry his girlfriend and settle down in his farm.
He promises this to his widowed mother and his girlfriend. However,
when he gets there his life evolves very differently and it takes him
ten years to return to Ireland. By this time he has a wife and
family.
His
life on the buildings, together with his co-workers, is especially
fascinating. I won't spoil it for you by telling any more. A video
of this musical will shortly be available , hopefully before
Christmas. Perhaps Santa will use one, as a filler, for your
Christmas Stocking !
Bridie Loughman
Bridie Loughman
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