FAREWELL TONY: Tony Quinn, a native of Carrigkerry now resident in Balliniska, Feohanagh, served as postman in Tournafulla ( and took in part of Strand and Ashford) for 33 years, from 1979 to 2012. On Friday night last the people he served so well paid him a fitting tribute in Halla Tadhg Gaelach. Our parish priest, Fr. O’Gorman, who has known Tony for 40 years, spoke very highly of a most efficient and discreet gentleman. He spoke of the role of the postman as a social worker. Tony had a word for everyone and did more than deliver mail to people. As was proved by the turnout on Friday night he was loved and trusted by the people. Anne Curtin and Mary O’Mahoney presented Tony with an engraved glass bowl, while Timmy Horgan presented him with a gift bag. Afterwards we had music, song and dance from our wonderful entertainers. Tony then cut the cake which was made and beautifully decorated by Kay McNaught. The ladies committee made sure there was plenty to eat and drink for all present. We say farewell to a great public servant. Tony, we wish you health and happiness in your retirement. A special word of thanks to the organising committee of Anne Curtin, Mary O’Mahoney, Timmy Horgan, Thomas Long, James Wright, Kay McNaught and Seamus O’Sullivan and to Megan and Gerry Guiney for providing the PA.