Nothing trivial about funds raised at Delvin quiz
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Cllr David Jones presents the members of the winning team with their prizes.Image 2 of 14
Back row from left, Barney Ivory, Hubert Moran, Martin Lynch, Breda McHugh and Colin Walsh; front, Olive Moran, Agnes O’Sullivan, Mary Ivory, Cllr David Jones and Cllr Niall Gaffney.Image 3 of 14
Aoibheann Dutton, Zara Delaney, Estela Barauskaite and Breanna Sullivan ready to enjoy the quiz in Delvin on Friday evening.Image 4 of 14
Sarine Anderson, Sheona Harrington, Faye Dunkin and Chloe McIntyre.Image 5 of 14
Serban Sacrieriu, Alexia Sacrieriu, Ramona Sacrieriu and Paul Keoghan.Image 6 of 14
Mary Ivory, Mary Flynn, Antoinette Coen and Jean Hynes.Image 7 of 14
Hubert Moran, Josephine Moran and Olive Moran.Image 8 of 14
Paul Anderson, Pádraig Gaffney, Jo Murtagh and Mary Anderson.Image 9 of 14
Elaine Revington, Hans De Raeymaeker and Majella MurphyImage 10 of 14
Robert Walsh, Martin Lynch, Colin Walsh and Liam Walsh.Image 11 of 14
Mary O’Shaughnessy, Kay Gaffney, Barney Ivory and Kathleen Gilroy.Image 12 of 14
Paula Mullen, Mary Murtagh and Roger Nicholson.Image 13 of 14
Tadhg Powell, Linda Kenny and Willie Kenny, the correctors for the quiz.Image 14 of 14
The second place team donated their prize to the third team Mary Flynn, Jean Hynes, Mary Ivory, Antoinette Coen.The Delvin St Patrick’s Parade committee had an extremely successful quiz and raffle night in Gaffney’s Bar and Lounge, on Friday evening last, to raise funds for the annual parade, taking place this year on March 15.
The quiz raised more than €1,000, and a spokesperson for the committee said to the Westmeath Examiner on the evening: "We would like to thank everyone who came, donated prizes, and Bernard O’Byrne, our quizmaster and Mary Gaffney for hosting us."
Committee chairman Cllr David Jones said preparations will be picking up through the next two weeks: "We will be continuing to fundraise and need everyone’s support to keep the parade going." Condolences were expressed on the night for committee members Mary Carroll and Michael Kenny, who sadly passed away since last year’s parade. Cllr Jones gave a heartfelt speech on the night outlining their dedication to the parade and the committee: "Throughout their illnesses, they attended meetings and showed their dedication, which shows the wider dedication of the committee members throughout the years. "
He concluded saying: "We want to thank the correctors on the night, Linda, Willie Kenny and Tadhg Powell."
Evident as well as the strong community spirit in Delvin, was the great sense of humour among all who participated.
On Sunday, the committee thanked volunteers Martin, Colin, Liam and David for putting up the flags in the village and reminded people to "decorate their windows for the best dressed window competition". The Manna Charity shop as the first to decorate their window for this year’s competition.