It did not happen by accident …
Another important chapter in our club’s history was closed when our guests for the Fleadh Cheoil departed on Monday. Some enjoyed the Mullingar Fleadh 2023 that they opted to remain on until Tuesday. Keep the customer satisfied was the principle by which the Mullingar Shamrocks executive operated for the week. The compliments we received for the excellence of the Campervan/Camping facilities and the personal attention to our patrons did not happen by accident. This was the result of the attention to detail, voluntary commitment and wonderful administration delivered by David Nohilly, Garrett Doyle and Debbie Newman. They were ably supported in the planning by Oisín Masterson and Ritchie Daly.
We had visitors from practically every county in Ireland (anyone from Waterford?) and the Leeds Ceoltas Branch made Springfield their base for the second year. Ulster counties were strongly represented. Brid Smith T. D. (People before Profit) dropped in for a few days. Oisín Lynch (800 metres) and Seán Cronin (1500 metres) who represented Ireland at the recent European Youth Olympic Festival were there.
The site would not have run so smoothly without the many who volunteered so readily to perform the several tasks that made Springfield a special place for those attending the Mullingar Fleadh 2023. The welcome and smooth administration of the admission process provided an immediate positive impression of Mullingar Shamrocks. Cleanliness was all-important and those who volunteered for the rota ensured that there were no hygiene related complaints.
Our volunteers included Aidan O’ Donoghue, Micheal Burke, Holly McCormack, Lauren McCormack, Karen Hegarty, Clara Thornton, Lisa Burke, Philip Glover, Johnnie Carey, Aileen Daly, Owen Moran, Alessia Hassett, Sinead Sweeney, Tara Fagan
Chloe Swarbrigg, Anna Jones, Melek Fagan, Johnny Hassett, Barry Kelly,Tom Keane, Natasha Miscall, Caoimhe Gaffney, Shona McNicholas, Sophie Hegarty, Marie Leavy, Ann Marie Davitt, Pat Collins, Kate Keaveney, Micaela O’ Connor, Roisin O’ Toole, Siobhan O’ Donnell, Dee Smith, Michelle Gavigan, Peter Thornton, Caroline Thornton, Kevin McCormack, Niall Hardiman, Murty Hanly, Paul Ginnell, Orla Murphy, Margaret Donohoe, Aisha Keegan, Jacquie Corroon, Olga & Dmitry Zabolotnev, Ciara Keegan, Emma McCabe, Adrian Keaveney, Joan Ormsby, Anthony Clinton, Linda Raeside, Lavinia Matthews, Niall Colleary, Maria Carroll and Adrian Buckley. Even our PRO was briefly seen with a mop in his hand on Monday morning. And there are at least two witnesses!
The evening music sessions were wonderful and our Bar Manager, Davy Coyne delivered the goods with his usual quiet efficiency. His support staff of Efe Siode, Aaron Russell, Adam Glynn, Calum Rigney Clyne, Emmet Walsh, Joe Farrelly and Katie Matthews ensured that thirsts were quenched as rapidly as possible.
And downstairs in the Siopa, Jade Farrelly was the busiest barista in Mullingar.
Well done to all concerned and apologies if anyone has been missed from the list. It wasn’t deliberate. And of course we did miss somebody or more importantly a club. Without the generosity of Mullingar Handball Club in making available their facilities the service we had to offer would not be as good. So to Natasha and her committee thanks very much.
