Last Thursday morning (17th February 2010) the news filtered through the Community of the untimely death of the late Brian Ruth, Lacken. The entire community was in a state of shock & devastation. Brian was born and reared on the Caslteblayney Road, Carrickmacross, but from the age of seven he spent his weekends in Lacken with his uncle Jim Duffy where he helped on the farm and developed a love of the countryside. Brian continued to farm the Duffy farm after his Uncles death six years ago, he was a keen and progressive farmer. Brian and his partner Martina lived in a new house and this house carried on a tradition that was always at Duffy’s, a welcoming friendly home and everyone that knew Brian loved and respected him. He was a jolly pleasant caring person who was known for his helpfulness and the phrase used about him was “if he couldn’t do you a good turn he surely wont do a bad one”. Brian worked with Malachy Mc Connon for the past 23 years, a dedicated employee and another passion of Brian’s was rally driving. Brian and his neighbour in Carrickmacorss, Gerard Mc Givney, co-piloted all over Ireland. These weekends were treasured by Brian as was a good game of cards. On Sunday Brian was laid to rest in Bawn. His funeral was the largest in living memory, a testimony to the great character he was and his achievements in such a short life. To his partner Martina, his Daughter Rachel, Parents Paddy and Peggy, his Brother Pauric, Sister Martina and Rosemary, in laws, nieces and nephews, large circle of friends, his rally mates especially Gerard, his employer, we offer our sincerest sympathy and that God will comfort and console you in the lonely days ahead, and we will all remember him with thanksgiving for the lovely person he was. May he rest in eternal peace.
"Hidden Heritage"
Monaghan County Museum and Monaghan County Library “Hidden Heritage – Uncovering your own local history”
The Latton/Bawn group involved with this project will launch their exhibition on the research they have carried out on the area on Tuesday 15th March at 8.00pm in Latton O’Rahilly GAA Centre. Guest star Pat Mc Geeney. Bard of Armagh. The exhibition will go on to form part of the ground breaking audio visual display “Hidden Heritage” to be launched in the Museum at the beginning of April. This project is part financed by the European Union’s Europe Regional Development Fund through the Peace III programme and funded through Monaghan Peace III Partnership.
The late Margaret Rice (Drochabawn)
Sympathy is expressed to her daughters Ann Marie Lennon and Ellen Coyle, both from this area on the death of their Mother Margareth Rice. To her Sons, Daughters in Laws, Grandchildren we offer our sincerest sympathy.
May she rest in Peace
Thursday Club – Thursday 3rd at 8pm in The Resource Centre
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