Leitrim s Padraig McGinn & Seán McDermott’s GFC 1952
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The late Padraig McGinn, former principal of Carrick-on-Shannon Vocational School and author of a number of books, who died on Sunday, January 31 was originally from Castleblaney in Co. Monaghan.
Before becoming a teacher, he had worked with the ESB during the 1950s on the Rural Electrification Scheme. He was based in Manorhamilton then and while there he played for Seán McDermott’s team. He had many fond memories of doing so, as well of his time in the Manorhamilton area during this period.
Galway based local Manorhamilton historian, Dominic Rooney, who is the author of the excellent biography on Sir Frederick Hamilton (2013) plus many more outstanding historical articles, received some interesting details in 2002 plus a photo from Padraig McGinn on a football game, played between the Seán McDermott’s team and Sligo’s senior champions, Craobh Ruadh in the Bee Park.
Sad passing of Carrick-on-Shannon s Padraig McGinn
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The death has taken place of retired principal of Carrick-on-Shannon Vocational School and author Padraig McGinn, Ballynamoney, Carrick-on-Shannon. Padraig and his family moved to Carrick-on -Shannon in 1983, Padraig having taken up the post of Principal of the Vocational School in 1981. The family had no previous connections with Carrick and made it their home for the next 40 years. Formerly of Castleblayney, Co Monaghan and Dundalk, Co Louth, Padraig, who has been described as a gentleman and a man of integrity sadly passed away on January 31 at Sligo University Hospital.
A well known storyteller Padraig made many contributions to the RTE Radio programme Sunday Miscellany .
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