Festivities at Sheehane

On August 21 the community in Sheehane celebrated 40 years. Residents past and present joined us on the main green for music song and laughter. It was a great day with the sun shining, kids playing and having their faces painted by Maura Phelan, people chatting and singing to the lovely music by Jason and Simon Simmons and later by Paddy Curran, Seamie Moloughney and Pat Byrne of Na Riadori band. Mary McNamara wrote a piece which perfectly describes Sheehane, while Michael Donavan released two doves as a sign of peace and friendship in our community.

Resting on a hill,

Overlooking the town of Roscrea

Sits a community

Of neighbourly friendship and camaraderie display.

Children played on the grassy middle green, friendships sealed for years and today can still be seen

In the smiles and memories

Of the days long gone but the friendships made will go on and on.

To our neighbours who we've lost over the years

You’re not forgotten through our tears

You're here today with us still and in our reflections you always will.

Today we celebrate 40 years of togetherness

Here's to the next 40 years

Wishing our neighbours many more years of neighbourly friendship bliss.

- Sheehane committee would like to thank everyone for coming and to those who gave their time in making it a great success.