Breedge Leyland – 25th February 2002

From: Breedge Leyland (andyleyland@earthlink.net) 25th February 2002
I am forwarding you some photos Andrew and I took at the weekend, we went to an Irish Gaels award – i.e awards for Gaelic football. It was a good night. I met up with Brendan Gallagher and his wife Diane – “Muintir a Chorrain in Seattle” the event took place on Feb 9th. It was to celebrate the Gaelic Football awards to the Seattle team. There was a meal and music by Black Molly and a good night was had by all as you can tell by my glass of Baileys, I won’t say what number glass it was. The Counsul General of Ireland in San Francisco, Donal Denham was there to present the awards.

Also, we went ot Snowqualmie pass yesterday. Its about 25 miles from where we live so we took a drive up its hard to believe the difference in 25 miles from glorious weather to 20ft of snow!
A big hi to eveyone in Currane.

Breedge

 

Micëal Ruddy – 21st February 2002

Micëal Ruddy (myles1970@hotmail.com) 21st February 2002
Here are some pictures of my skiing holiday in Banff Canada. Also pictured are Mary Ruddy, Mark Ruddy, Patricia Ruddy, John Fitzpatrick, Angela Fox, Matthew Byrne, Hoppy, Simon, Maria and our Ski instructor Jesse. We have made Jesse and Honorary Currane citizen and carried out our own Person of the Month interview with him;

Name: Jesse Randall
Age: 21
Where is home? Barom, La Pampa, Argentina.
Your family? Mother, Father & 2 Brothers, William & Kieran.
What do you do? I’m a student of Business & during the holidays I’m a ski instructor.
What so far has been your best moment in your life? Climbing in the Himalayas.
What has been your funniest moment with this group? Hoppy’s fall in to the igloo.
Favourite sport: Skiing!
Where did you go to school? Buenos Aires , St George’s .
Favourite music: Reggae.
Favourite T.V. programme: I don’t watch T.V….
Where have you travelled to? Everywhere except Africa & Australia, I’ve been to Dublin.
What is your favourite football team? Boca Juniors.
Who taught you the Siege of Ennis? Trish.
Who was your worst skiier? Johnny.
Will you ever visit Currane? Yes, If I’m in the area.

 

Brendan Gallagher – 2nd June 2001

From: Brendan Gallagher (brendanintacoma@home.com) 2nd June 2001
I know it is late, but I wanted to tell you what a wonderful time we had with Denis and Ita. It was a short trip but it was great.
This is a picture from the top of the Space Needle in Seattle. We had a lovely view of the city and the mountains. There were too many clouds so they could not see the Mt Rainier not the Olympic Mountains. We too a ride on a ferry so they could get a better view of the City Seattle.
We went to Victoria in Canada. We had another Ferry Trip backcross the Straits of Juan De Fuca. If you look at a map you will Port Angeles on the Washington State side and Victoria on the Vancouver Island side. We went out to the Buchard Gardens. It was too early in the year for the tulips and the Rhododendrons. It was nice to see how a big quarry was turned into a beautiful garden. Victoria in a way is more British than England. It was long day starting out about 6:30 am and getting home about 10:00 pm.
Slán agus beannacht

Kathleen Madden – Saturday 5th May 2001

From: Kathleen Madden – Saturday 5th May 2001
Hi to all at currane.net
As promised the photograph of the supporters with the CUP at the recent Mayo v Galway Allianz Football League Final held in Croagh Park on the 29/4/2001
We are Season Ticket Holders for all the Mayo matches and at last we had a victory, hopefully we will not have to wait 31 years for another victory!!!!
from: Kathleen Madden (no 1 supporter)

mayocup
From left to right: Michael Dever, Kathleen Madden (Moran), J.J. Madden, John O'Leary, Bernadette Madden and Terry Madden.

From: Brendan Gallagher Thursday 8th March 2001

From: Brendan Gallagher (brendanintacoma@home.com) Thursday 8th March 2001 
Well this is interesting. As you all know we had an earthquake here in western Washington last week. It scared me a bit for 30 seconds or so but everything turned out well. We have a brick house. I thought we would lose all the bricks, but lucky for us we had no damage. There was damage 30 miles north of us in Seattle and 30 miles south of us in Olympia, the state Capital.
We have had a few small earthquakes here but nothing to worry about. This last one was different.
Thought you might like this picture of Curraun. I took this last October.
Slán agus beannacht

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Margaret Gallagher – (Denis) (2002)

This interview took place in 2002:
Our sincere condolences go out to Margaret and her family over the recent death of her Mother Hannah. May she Rest in Peace.
It’s an appropriate time to persuade Margaret to be our Person of the Moment. Margaret is the ‘home’ Chairperson of the Fáilte Abhaile Pobal a’Chorráin 2003 Committee.

Mags
Mags in 2002
Name: Margaret Gallagher
Age: 42
Tell us a little about your family: I’m no.9 in a family of 12.- My original family!
I’m married to Eoinie Moran so then there’s all of my ‘acquired’ family as well.
Employment: Childcare worker
What do you like about Currane? It gives me an identity and a sense of belonging.
What is your favourite view in the area? From our bog – looking home.
What is your favourite time of year? Spring
How would you improve the area? Employment for the indigenous population.
Is there a place that you enjoyed traveling to? Germany and Achill Beg
Favourite story/folklore: Anything to do with old traditions, folk etc. particularly to do with the sea.
Favourite saying: Ní neart go lur le chéile
Favourite book: Eternal Echoes by John O’Donohue
Favourite type of music: Any
Favourite song: ‘Today’- John Denver
Favourite film: The Sound of Music
Favourite drink: Brandy and ginger ale
Favourite food: Fish
Favourite night out: A meal, then a few drinks
Favourite sports: GAA and cards
Favourite teams: Currane N.S. Football team
Which person would you most like to meet (living or dead)? My Father
Any plans for the year ahead and the future? Open a coffee shop !!!
THE FAILTE ABHAILE FESTIVAL 2003.
COME AND SEE ME THERE!!