Sad passing of Peter McLaughlin
There was great sadness in Muff at the death of Peter McLaughlin after a short illness.
Aged 79 and a businessman for more than 40 years standing, Peter was hugely well known in Muff and further beyond and his wake and funeral was one of the largest seen in the area for years. Born in Crislaghkeel, Fahan in 1929 Peter was one of eight children born to Jimmy McLaughlin and Mary (nee Devlin). Along with his brothers he established a successful garage in Bridgend in the 1950s. Peter and his brothers eventually went their own ways with Peter establishing the famous Matador bar in Muff. Possessed with a shrewd business mind, he later established a garage in the village which he has since passed on to his sons. Peter married Patricia (Patsy) McConalogue from Carndonagh in 1962 and they were blessed with seven children. With his sons and later grandsons Peter operated McLaughlin's Service Station in Muff for many years. As Fr. Farren remarked in the homily during Peter's Requiem Mass, he was a familiar figure perched cross-legged in the Portakabin and watching the world go by.
His Requiem Mass was concelebrated by Fr. John Farren, Fr. Eugene Boland, Fr. Daniel McFaul and Fr. Colm Morris. Also in attendance was Fr. Jim McGonagle. The readings were read by his younger daughter Denise and eldest son Jim. The prayers of the faithful were read by his grandchildren: Gerard, Padraic, Peter, Laura, Clodagh and Vanessa. The gifts were brought up by his daughters Sharon and Annemarie, son Peter and grandson Emmett. Music was provided by the Brogan family and his grandchildren Cara and Dairine sang a beautiful rendition of Our Lady of Knock. His son Kevin delivered a moving eulogy that moved many of the large congregation to tears. Peter bore his illness with great dignity and fortitude and died peacefully on 16th April surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Patsy and their children Jim, Paddy, Annemarie, Sharon, Peter, Kevin and Denise. Thirteen grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, brother John and sisters Evelyn and Kathleen. To all these deepest sympathy is extended. He was predeceased by his brothers Patsy, Louis, Kevin and Columba and grandson Jack who died on the 14th March year. May he rest in peace. The Month's Mind Mass for Philip Rutherford will be celebrated in Iskaheen on Monday night at 7.30pm
A warm welcome is extended to Garda Paddy Cunningham who is the newly appointed Garda to serve in Muff Station. He was previous stationed in Carndonagh. We wish him well in his new appointment.
The next Festival meeting will be held on Tuesday, 12th May in St. Mary's Community Hall and not the 5th as was previously arranged. A full attendance of members is expected at the meeting.
Quigley's Point Scouts are holding a dance in Foody's Lodge, Quigley's Point on Sunday, 3rd may commencing at 10 p.m. Music by the Cavanagh Brothers. Admission 10 euro.
The variety market held in St. Mary's Community Hall will recommence after the winter break next Sunday, 3rd May. Doors open for traders at 1 p.m. and open to the public at 2 p.m. All types of stalls acceptable new or old, vegetable and cake stalls always prove to be very popular. So if you have any items you wish to sell do come along - it's an excellent way of making some extra cash and at the same time helping to boost Hall funds. Tables at 10 euro each.
Fr. Neal Carlin was the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Muff ICA through talk and slides he gave the members an insight into the many ventures he has on hand. He spoke especially about the IOSAS Centre and Celtic peace Garden - a quote from one of the handout leaflets explained "The unique six acre Celtic Prayer Garden enables those who come to experience the beauty, stillness and tranquillity of what it really means to "Come away for a while". He also talked about a new Centre in the process of being built behind Columba House, Queen Street, Derry solely geared towards the youth of the community. Members were very impressed by all the good work he has done and is still doing and wished him well for the future.
Two members were congratulated on their latest achievements namely Olive Park and Carol Lynch who won the Magee Cup for crafts for a competition held at a recent Federation Meeting in Bundoran. They came away with five first prizes, 2 second and 2 thirds at the City of Derry Horticultural Society Annual Spring Show held in st. Peter's Church hall on Saturday week last. Carol also won the Cup for needlework and a cup for Arts and Crafts. Once again well done ladies! The next meeting of the Guild will take place in St. Mary's Community Hall on Tuesday, 19th May at 8 p.m. New members very welcome.
Community Bingo every Saturday night at 9.15 p.m. in St. Mary's. Winners in this weeks Parish Draw were: Liam G. Moyne, Drumhaggart 300 euro; Kitty Grant, Gortanny 200 euro and Bridget McCallion, Ture 100 euro.
The Irish Kidney Association Annual Church Gate collection amounted to 330.70 and 31.20. Thank you to all who attended.
Six people have now taken up residence in Muff's new Sheltered Housing Scheme - we wish them well in their beautiful new homes and hope they will have many years of happiness living there.
The next meeting of the Apostolic Workers will be held in the Conference Room next Tuesday night at 8 p.m.
Names are still be taken for "Stars in your Eyes" Competition run in conjunction with the Muff Festival - 600 euro in prizes. Entree fee 10 euro. As places are limited get your name in early - over 18s only. Call Linda on 0873247431.
The numbers drawn in this week's Naomh Padraigs GAA Lotto draw were 2,7,6,5,3,1,4. The jackpot was not won - Breege Gallagher, Grove Cottages and Helen Nixon c/o Rock shared the 100 euro prize. Next weeks jackpot is 1,050 euro. There will be a variety concert this Sunday, 3rd may at 5 p.m. in the clubhouse, Ture. Proceeds from the concert will go to Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin. Please support this worthy cause.
Further activities for Tuesday's Club - Swimming at Milltown House, Carndonagh next Tuesday 5th May meet at St. Mary's Hall at the usual time. Friday Club - Meet at Greenbank Hall on Thursday, 7th May to go on a visit to Paddy McCarney's Garden, Greencastle. Do join either of these clubs, it is a great way to keep active - the company is good and you may meet new friends.
Email to a friend
Print this page
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Derry
Saturday 11 February 2012
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: West
