Around The Irish Scene

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Below: Irish girls catch up in Margaret River

Congratulations!

Above, left & below left: Congratulations to Eilis, Molly, Ruby and Holly who recently made their confirmation

Happy days

Right: Concepta Liam Matthew Healy at Fibber McGees

Up, up and away!

Above: Jean and Pearce Kerr, originally from Monaghan, got a birds eye view of at least one part of WA when they took a serene early morning ride in a hot air balloon over Northam in June. They can be seen – dressed in black – on the right hand side of the basket. There is at least one other Irish couple on the far side to them. Jean and Pearce who have done a sky dive as well said the experience of floating silently through the beautiful landscape was an unforgettable experience.

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vonnie’s birthday bash

A big bash was held for Vonnie’s 40th birthday. Special mention goes to : Co Host: Dee McCarney Venue: Leederville Sporting Club who went beyond. Great venue for a party! Staff were amazing. Food: JB O’Reilly’s, Paul North Sharon Munnelly and all the staff (all my favourites). Cake: Delicious Cakes and Cupcakes. Music: Jonny Reid. Hair and Make-up: Aine McGrath and Erin Doherty. Photographer: Edge Photography

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Birthday boys and girls

Right & below: Paddy Cannon celebrated his 84th birthday at the June Irish Seniors Lunch in the Irish Club. Wishing him many happy returns was old friend Terry O’Leary who recently became an octogenarian himself. Also celebrating a birthday on the day was Molly Gorman (below) who – having turned 11 on the same day – was visiting the Club with her dad Lloyd and little brother Ewan.

Ollie also gives a Sunday service of his own as a DJ on community station VCA 88.5FM. Tune in, he loves playing requests for listeners.

Divine inspiration from above and on the airwaves

Left: Longford legend Oliver McNerney and his wife Stella joined the throng of worshipers and sight seers who all made their way to 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive in Lower Chittering for a very special community occasion. On June 5, after ten years in the building, the Divine Mercy Church opened its doors to a very full congregation. The driving force behind this near miraculous undertaking is Fr. Paul Fox (above) and the blood, sweat and tears of untold supporters, volunteers and donors as well as perhaps a bit of divine assistance. Oliver – who lives in Bullsbrook – said there was great excitement in the air about the new church, which is made of local stone. Mass – which was co-celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Fr. Fox – was also well attended by a large number of religious from across Perth.

Vale Vale Vale

Dan O’Donovan

Right: Condolences to Barry O’Donovan and his wife Sheila on the recent passing of his father Dan O’Donovan. Dan will be missed by his wife Pamela and their children Pamela, Cormac, Brian, Siobhain, Barry and Orla and many friends. But his loss was also deeply felt within the GAA community. Dan – a native of Loughill, Co. Limerick – represented his county on the football field and was a founding member of the Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club. He was photographed (second from right) at the Prairie with fellow committee members who developed what was waste ground, before attention was turned to the building of the Árus. He promoted Gaelic games at every opportunity and played a key role in the Parish leagues where he kept the Highfield lads in particular, on their toes. Always a keen sportsman he was an active member of Salthill Knocknacarra Gaa golf society and Galway golf club.

Paddy French

Left: Once a regular fixture at Clancys in Fremantle and a stalwart at the Irish Seniors monthly lunch, it was very saddening to learn of the passing of the unmistakable Paddy French.

Myles O'Neill

Left: It is with a very heavy heart that we share with our readers and the Irish community the very sad news of the passing of Myles O’Neill in early June. Heartfelt condolences go out to Lorraine, Ciara, Brandon and the rest of his family. In our next edition we will have a fitting tribute to Myles. Ard fheis go raibh ag a anam.