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Edel Quinn Mass, Together 2024 Community
At midday last, Saturday the 3rd of August there was a mass held in the Kanturk GAA room to mark the 10th anniversary of Edel Quinn place residents reunion.
Edel Quinn, Together 2024 was to celebrate and mark what we believe is a wonderful place to live, full of great neighbours and friends. A small but tight community that look out for one another.
To bring everyone together in remembrance of past residents and to celebrate their memories.
The mass which was celebrated by Canon Toby was also to mark the 80th anniversary of the death of the Venerable Edel Quinn and the 30th anniversary of her declaration as Venerable.
After the mass refreshments were served to the very big crowd and old stories and tales were flowing for the next few hours. Dave Moloney read our a hilarious poem that he wrote about the parties that were held at their house during the Christmases gone by.
Karen Wallace read out another poem written by Patrick Moloney about living abroad for many decades but has never forgotten his roots and friends in Edel Quinn which is affectionately known as the Bog Side
The "Quinners" continued their celebrations in Kanturk town that night and a great night was had by all. This celebration of community spirit speaks volumes about those who have worked to improve Kanturk throughout its lifetime, and there's no doubt more to come from this stalwart crew!
Big thanks goes out to Anita Murphy, Helen Lofts, Helen Duggan, Noreen Cronin and Kevin Higgins for organising it.
