This interview took place in 2002:
Bridgie celebrated her 90th birthday, surrounded by friends and family on January 12th 2002. The pictures on the right show her at her birthday party at the Compass Bar.
Our thanks to Mark Ruddy for carrying out out this interview and to all of Bridgie’s family who emailed their nominations.
Our sincere condolences to Bridgie and her family over the recent death of her sister,
Mary O’Malley of Currane and Manchester.
| Name: | Bridget Moran |
| Age: | 90 |
| Tell us a little about your family: | I have 10 children- 6 girls and 4 boys. 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Some live in England, some in Ireland. |
| What do you like about Currane? | The friendliness and good nature of my neighbours. |
| What is your favourite view in the area? | Clare Island, Clew Bay, the lovely big mountain in front of my kitchen window, Currane Hill. |
| What is your favourite time of year? | Spring |
| How would you improve the area? | Street lighting and employment for the youth. |
| Is there a place that you enjoyed traveling to? | Shopping at the nearest town. |
| Favourite TV programme: | Fair City |
| Favourite song: | Any of Dana’s |
| Favourite film: | The Quiet Man |
| Favourite drink: | Whiskey |
| Favourite food: | Not fussy |
| Favourite night out: | The whist. |
| Favourite sports: | Rugby and Gaelic football. |
| Favourite teams: | Manchester United and the local team. |
| Which person would you most like to meet (living or dead)? | My Husband (deceased) |
| Any plans for the year ahead and the future? | To stay in good health and to go out and enjoy myself. |
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