Castleblayney Community Enterprise elected local businessman Pete McMahon as the groups new Chairperson at their Annual General Meeting last week. Pete who became
a member of the Board of Directors in 2008 takes over the reins from outgoing Chairman Gary Ogle who held the position since 2018. Pete, son of the late Maureen and Peter McMahon who commenced a very successful family business in the town in the late 1960’s when they opened a VG Supermarket held the position of Treasurer since the last Annual General Meeting.
Jacqui Hanratty outgoing Secretary was re-elected to that position and outgoing Chairman Gary Ogle took over the role of Treasurer. In her secretary’s report Jacqui highlighted the progress of the group’s efforts to provide additional workspace units and offices in the town to add to the provision from the current building which had obtained full occupancy in recent years. Her report also provided an update on all activities since the previous AGM.
For Secretary's Report and Chairman’s address click on the link below:
Secretary's Report, Chairman’s address
Memorial Garden to honour Country Singer ‘Big Tom’ McBride was officially opened by local Minister Heather Humphreys on Friday 2nd July.
The project emanated from engagement with Oram Community Development Committee, who wished to commemorate 'Big Tom'.
The design of the garden was undertaken by Michael Carroll, in collaboration with the Development Committee and engineering staff from Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District. Funding provided by Monaghan County Council.
Photo courtesy of Mary Byrne, Castleblayney News
The Castleblayney Music Festival organised by Castleblayney Faughs GAA will take place from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th August at St. Mary’s Park.
All proceeds will go towards the St. Mary's Park Development Fund
For more information or to purchase tickets please follow a link below:
www.CastleblayneyMusicFestival.ie
