BMB Active visit to Clonmacnoise, Viking tour, Athlone, and Derryglad museum

Geraldine Allen Brennan and Mary A Daly enjoyed Derryglad Folk Museum with BMB Active ahead of National Heritage Week on Wednesday.
Anna May Lambdon enjoying a quiet moment in Derryglad Folk Museum.
Edna Craig on the BMB Active day trip to Derryglad Folk Museum.
Jim and Theresa Bourke cruise the Shannon.
Ann Newman and Frank 'Buzz' Kelly cruise up the Shannon with BMB Active on a trip to Clonmacnoise, Athlone, and Derryglad Folk Museum.
Brídín White and Jacinta Newman explore the heritage of Clonmacnoise with BMB Active for National Heritage Week.
Bernadette Sweeney and Gerti Wallace enjoy the scenery in Clonmacnoise on a day trip with Ballinafid Multyfarnham Bunbrosna Active on Wednesday.
The Fineran family entertained and enthralled BMB Active members who visited Derryglad Folk Museum for National Heritage Week on Wednesday.
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Ballinafid Multyfarnham Bunbrosna Active see off the summer

Many BMB Active members and friends enjoyed a summer season enriched by the opportunities open to them. In particular, there were mini breaks to Donegal and Inisboffin, Galway. On September 1, a group will head off to Carrickdale Hotel in Dundalk for a few days of fun.

Others enjoyed the day trips organised by BMB Active, such as visits to Delta Sensory Gardens in Carlow and Kildare Village, with dinner at Browne’s on the Green.

Last Wednesday, approximately 50 people hopped on the coach to historic Clonmacnoise, took the Viking Cruise on the Shannon at Athlone’, and toured Derryglad Folk Museum. The trips are open to all members and friends and are a great way to socialise with friendly folks and see a bit of our beautiful surroundings. Great credit to the organising committee, particularly Bridie Hoye with Marian Mooney. Thanks! (See photos.)

Pickleball Tournaval, August 25

Multyfarnham Community Centre From 10am-4pm. This event is a fun mixer tournament in MCC where participants will get at least four games, with players randomly matched. This is always good fun. As always, there will be tea, sandwiches, and snacks available for everyone all day. To find out more, please text 0892355960. Spectators are welcome to come and watch pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the world!

Longford Westmeath Retired Nurses

Meet in Cooney’s Hotel, Ballymahon on Thursday August 22 at 11. Please text Marian on 0863739663. If you worked in a healthcare setting in Longford Westmeath, this is your chance to get together with colleagues and friends from that time and share your thoughts and ideas in a mutually supportive environment. It’s vitally important to stay connected!

Dates for Your Diary

Open Day is Wednesday September 11, from 10am. This day is exciting because it’s a chance for folks to learn about the many and varied activities and classes hosted by BMB Active. All are welcome, especially newcomers!

Bowls is back on once a week from September 12, 12.30-2pm on Thursdays.

Patrick Wallace, RIP

Very sad news hit Multyfarnham again with word that Pat Wallace, Ballinakill, died suddenly at his home in early August. Pat was predeceased by his dear wife Nancy (Anne) and his sisters Patricia and Josephine McCormack. Our condolences to Pat’s sons Wilfred, Patrick, and Michael; his daughters Trudy Maguire, Anne Marie Pidgeon, and Rose Graham; daughters-in-law Anita, Christine, and Noelle; and his beloved grandchildren Elaine, Paddy, Meadhbh, Anna, Lucia, Dara, Lile, and Shay. Condolences also to his sister Mary Greene, sons-in-law Berney, Cory, and Enda, and his nieces, nephews, and many friends.

As well as his dedication to his family, Pat’s passion was for sport, especially football. He took unparalleled enjoyment in taking a break from farming and heading off to a match. A tremendous player in his younger days, Pat also refereed and was a distinguished clubman, inspiring his family and the next generation. Pat was a wonderful neighboUr and was known for extending a helping hand to others. May he rest in peace.

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