When Seamus was approached for either advice or assistance it did not matter what Political Party - if any - one favoured! A very friendly, polite gentleman , with a listening ear and a helpful hand, many thanks are extended to Seamus with the prayer that God will bestow on him many more years of good health and peace to enjoy his retirement. On Sunday 28th October at 8pm everybody has the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate Seamus's life of public service. Tickets cost e50. which includes dinner followed by entertainment from Johnny Hillman. If interested please contact Liam O'Brien on 087 9886277 or have a word with Jim Townsend or Des Hurley whom I am sure will be happy to provide you with full information re the appreciation celebration.

Birthday wishes

Loving wishes, with loads of Kisses are sent to Nanna Fiona from her little grandson Jack who is the apple of his Nanna's Eye no doubt!

Greeting and lots of good wishes are extended to Fiona for her birthday which she happily celebrated on Thursday October 18, 2007 from all her family and friends especially her daughters, Pamela, Jennifer, Shauna and Alison who love her very much.

Hope you have many more birthday celebrations is the wish of all!

Celebrations

This week will certainly hit the pocket of Mrs. Cris Dooley, Dreean Heights, as her husband John Joe, daughters Rose-Marie and Lisa, celebrate their birthdays within days of each other! May 'The Trio' - Dad and daughters, enjoy their own special birthday in their own special way is the wish of Cris, J.J. James and 'Little James'. Good wishes to John Joe from his big sister and godmother also greetings to Rosemarie and Lisa from their Auntie and all the Clan.

Golden Wedding

Congratulations and Gods Blessings on Vinnie and Betty Strong, New Oak Estate, who recently celebrated 50 years of Married Bliss together. May they both enjoy many more years of health and happiness together is the wish of all their family, friends and New Oak neighbours who wish Vinnie and Betty all that is good for them. May God Bless you both!

Birthday

Sean 'Spud' Murphy, formally of Little Barrack Street though an exile from his homeland for over the past 50 years, receives and enjoys reading The Carlow People each week at his English home in Stevenage. Herts. No doubt Spud will be surprised to read about himself in this weeks issue! On Monday October 29, 2007 he will receive extra attention from his wife Nan (nee Grant - St Fiacs Terrace) for he will be celebrating a very special birthday. P.G.

Hope you enjoy every minute of your birthday Spud is the wish of your sister Sadie and family also your old friends and neighbours who wish you well always. Enjoy the read - and the Birthday!. Love and God Bless You Always!

Sympathy

The news that well known Carlovian Maureen Slater-O'Neill, wife of the late Eddie 'Brad' O'Neill - to the sorrow of her family - had departed this World from her home in Bray, Co Wicklow, on October 2 was received with deep regret by her many friends and old neighbours .

Daughter of the late Paddy and Lizzy Slater, Granby Row, Maureen was a caring lady who devoted many years caring for others. A regular visitor to Carlow, Maureen will be sadly missed by her siblings and their family as well as by those who loved to see her smiling face as she walked through the streets of her childhood. Sincere sympathy is extended with the prayer that The Lord may comfort Maureen's son Val, daughter Edwina and their family, her sisters, brothers and extended family. Maureen's many friends will not forget Maureen who is now resting in peace alongside her loved ones in St. Mary's Cemetery, Carlow.

May The Good Lord grant Maureen the reward she so richly deserves. Amen.

Mary Hyland, RIP

May The Lord grant comfort to those who will sadly miss the late Mary Hyland from their lives. Well remembered as a lovely friendly, chatty girl helping her parents with the family business, deep regret was felt at the news of Mary's sudden passing from this World. Only daughter of the late Sadie and Tom Hyland, 'The Leix Dairy' Castle Street, and Killeshin Road, Carlow, Mary will be dearly missed by her guardian Mary and special friends Juliette and Bridie, cousins, relatives and many friends. May Mary now united with her beloved parents enjoy The Kingdom of The Lord. Amen.

Carlow Town Diary 23rd October 2007

Birthday Greetings

Loving wishes, with loads of Kisses are sent to Nanna Fiona from her little grandson Jack who is the apple of his Nanna's Eye no doubt!

Greeting and lots of good wishes are extended to Fiona for her birthday which she happily celebrated on Thursday 18th October 2007 from all her family and friends especially her daughters, Pamela, Jennifer, Shauna and Alison who love her very much.

Hope you have many more birthday celebrations is the wish of all!

Dooley Family Celebrations.

This week will certainly hit the pocket of Mrs. Cris Dooley, Dreean Heights, as her husband John Joe, daughters Rose-Marie and Lisa, celebrate their birthdays within days of each other! May ÒThe Trio' - Dad and daughters, enjoy their own special birthday in their own special way is the wish of Cris, J.J. James and ÒLittle James'. Good wishes to John Joe from his big sister and godmother also greetings to Rosemarie and Lisa from their Auntie and all the Clan.

Patterson Tribute

If anybody deserves Tribute paid to him it is certainly retired T.D. Mr Seamus Pattison. Having given 46 years unbroken service to the constituency of Carlow/Kilkenny it is hoped that many of Seamus Pattison's Carlow friends from both within and outside the Labour Party will attend the special Tribute Dinner in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Sunday 28th October.

When Seamus was approached for either advice or assistance it did not matter what Political Party - if any - one favoured! A very friendly, polite gentleman , with a listening ear and a helpful hand, many thanks are extended to Seamus with the prayer that God will bestow on him many more years of good health and peace to enjoy his retirement. On Sunday 28th October at 8pm everybody has the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate Seamus's life of public service. Tickets cost e50. which includes dinner followed by entertainment from Johnny Hillman. If interested please contact Liam O'Brien on 087 9886277 or have a word with Jim Townsend or Des Hurley whom I am sure will be happy to provide you with full information re the appreciation celebration.

Golden Wedding

Congratulations and Gods Blessings on Vinnie and Betty Strong, New Oak Estate, who recently celebrated 50 years of Married Bliss together. May they both enjoy many more years of health and happiness together is the wish of all their family, friends and New Oak neighbours who wish Vinnie and Betty all that is good for them. May God Bless you both!

Birthday Greetings to Spud!

Sean ÒSpud' Murphy, formally of Little Barrack Street though an exile from his homeland for over the past 50 years, receives and enjoys reading The Carlow People each week at his English home in Stevenage. Herts. No doubt Spud will be surprised to read about himself in this weeks issue! On Monday 29th October 2007 he will receive extra attention from his wife Nan (nee Grant - St Fiacs Terrace) for he will be celebrating a very special birthday. P.G.

Hope you enjoy every minute of your birthday Spud is the wish of your sister Sadie and family also your old friends and neighbours who wish you well always. Enjoy the read - and the Birthday!. Love and God Bless You Always!

New Oak Table Quiz

A table Quiz in aid of People In Need will be held in New Oak Community Centre on Thursday 25th October at 8pm. Table of four e20. Minimum of one adult per table of four.

Coffee Morning in The Centre from 10am-12noon on Thursday 25th Oct.

A Public Bucket Collection will be held on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October.

All proceeded goes to People In Need. Your support would be very welcome.

Sympathy Extended

The news that well known Carlovian Maureen Slater-O'Neill, wife of the late Eddie 'Brad' O'Neill - to the sorrow of her family - had departed this World from her home in Bray, Co Wicklow, on 2nd October 2007 was received with deep regret by her many friends and old neighbours .

Daughter of the late Paddy and Lizzy Slater, Granby Row, Maureen was a caring lady who devoted many years caring for others. A regular visitor to Carlow, Maureen will be sadly missed by her siblings and their family as well as by those who loved to see her smiling face as she walked through the streets of her childhood. Sincere sympathy is extended with the prayer that The Lord may comfort Maureen's son Val, daughter Edwina and their family, her sisters, brothers and extended family. Maureen's many friends will not forget Maureen who is now resting in peace alongside her loved ones in St. Mary's Cemetery, Carlow.

May The Good Lord grant Maureen the reward she so richly deserves. Amen.

Mary Hyland. RIP.

May The Lord grant comfort to those who will sadly miss the late Mary Hyland from their lives. Well remembered as a lovely friendly, chatty girl helping her parents with the family business, deep regret was felt at the news of Mary's sudden passing from this World. Only daughter of the late Sadie and Tom Hyland, ÒThe Leix Dairy' Castle Street, and Killeshin Road, Carlow, Mary will be dearly missed by her guardian Mary and special friends Juliette and Bridie, cousins, relatives and many friends. May Mary now united with her beloved parents enjoy The Kingdom of The Lord. Amen.