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It's good to see that one of
our oldest and most respected organisations like the Pioneers is still
active in all of our towns. It is encouraging to see that people can
still enjoy a wedding, birthday party or a football match without
resorting to alcohol and their enjoyment is just as full as others at
the same event. Another observation that is good to note is the number
of young people who are Pioneers and like their elders they are happy
and proud to be part of such a great organisation. They are all
to be admired for their efforts and as there are as many vacancies this
means that new members are always welcome. Life can be lived to the
full by a Pioneer so give it a thought and join up if interested.
"Western People", July 11th 2002
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Connaught Provincial Activities Committee A.G.M. 2004
The Annual General Meeting of the Connaught
Provincial Activities
Committee was held on 13th September in the Rest and Care Centre,
Knock.
Meetings were held every month from September 2003 to June 2004. Connaught Young Pioneers met on the same nights on four occasions and joined our meeting after their own business was finished. The Leisure Sub-Committees met in October and November 2003 and again in January, February, March and May 2004. Réadóirí and Quiz Competitions were organised and run very efficiently by the Sub-Committees. The spiritual exercises, organised by Connaught for the year were very well attended and included:
The National Ball was held in the Downhill Hotel, Ballina, on Saturday 20th March 2004. Great co-operation between the Connaught Youth Pioneer Committee, the Mid-Killala Region, Ballina Centre and the Connaught Provincial Activities Committee ensured a very enjoyable night.
The Senior Seminar was held in Knock in November 2004 and was very successful.
Sports Competitions ~ Clonfert Diocese hosted the Gaelic Football Connaught Finals very efficiently on Saturday 15th May 2004. Claremorris Region hosted the Basketball and Badminton Finals on Saturday 22nd May 2004. The Soccer Finals were held on September 4th 2004 in Castlebar. All went well.
A joint meeting of the Connaught Provincial Activities Committee and the Connaught Youth Committee and Regional representatives, aged from sixteen to thirty years of age has been planned for Knock in the coming months. The aim is to hear from the young people themselves, how best we could address the problems associated with alcohol and other abuse.
The Annual Mini-Vigil will be held in the Apparition Church on Friday, 24th September 2004.
The following are the elected officers for the coming year.
Meetings were held every month from September 2003 to June 2004. Connaught Young Pioneers met on the same nights on four occasions and joined our meeting after their own business was finished. The Leisure Sub-Committees met in October and November 2003 and again in January, February, March and May 2004. Réadóirí and Quiz Competitions were organised and run very efficiently by the Sub-Committees. The spiritual exercises, organised by Connaught for the year were very well attended and included:
- The Annual Mini-Vigil on Friday 26th September 2003 in the Apparition Church in Knock;
- The afternoon of prayer and reflection in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock on Sunday 4th April 2004;
- Some 165 pilgrims led by Fr. Joseph Delaney went to Lourdes from 21st - 26th July 2004;
- Mass was celebrated at the January meeting and again at the June meeting.
The National Ball was held in the Downhill Hotel, Ballina, on Saturday 20th March 2004. Great co-operation between the Connaught Youth Pioneer Committee, the Mid-Killala Region, Ballina Centre and the Connaught Provincial Activities Committee ensured a very enjoyable night.
The Senior Seminar was held in Knock in November 2004 and was very successful.
Sports Competitions ~ Clonfert Diocese hosted the Gaelic Football Connaught Finals very efficiently on Saturday 15th May 2004. Claremorris Region hosted the Basketball and Badminton Finals on Saturday 22nd May 2004. The Soccer Finals were held on September 4th 2004 in Castlebar. All went well.
A joint meeting of the Connaught Provincial Activities Committee and the Connaught Youth Committee and Regional representatives, aged from sixteen to thirty years of age has been planned for Knock in the coming months. The aim is to hear from the young people themselves, how best we could address the problems associated with alcohol and other abuse.
The Annual Mini-Vigil will be held in the Apparition Church on Friday, 24th September 2004.
The following are the elected officers for the coming year.
Connaught Provincial Activities Committee / Connaught Council A.G.M. 2003
Members of the Connacht Council of the P.T.A.A. gathered recently for their annual general meeting in St. Johns Rest and Care Centre in Knock. Delegates from all the regions were in attendance and they reviewed a highly successful year for the Association.
*The annual trip to Lourdes was held in July and the pilgrimage was led by Fr. Joe Delaney who was on his 70th trip to Lourdes.
*The Association held their annual Retreat in Knock on Palm Sunday.
*The seminar for primary school pupils attracted a crowd of around 1,600 to Knock. This was held on the 18th April and got underway with prayers by Fr. Micheal Mannion and Fr. Micheal MacGreail. The speakers included Sgt. Justin Clarke (Garda Drugs Squad) and Gda. Michael Fahy (Juvenile Liaison Officer for South Mayo), some young pioneers from St. Colmans College and Mount St. Michael, Anne Mulkeen, Ray O'Connor, Padraig Brady and Fr. Joe Delaney.
*The Connacht region also enjoyed success in various activities including sports, essays and the Gradam awards.
*Fr. Joe Delaney, Spiritual Director, Teresa Mulkeen, secretary, Mary McGovern, P.R.O., and treasurers Denis Mulkeen and Martin Frain extended their thanks to the officers and delegates for their work and dedication throughout the year. Further thanks was extended to the delegates who attended the National Leisure meetings, Central Council, Board of Management and Youth Committee meetings.
*Glowing tributes were paid to Theresa Mulkeen for her work with the Young Pioneers in Mount St. Michael Secondary School in Claremorris and also to her sister Anne Mulkeen for her similar work with the students in St. Colmans College.
*Mary McGovern (Robeen) joined in the words of thanks to Denis Mulkeen and also to Theresa and Anne Mulkeen for their contribution to the Young Pioneers and for organising the very successful Connaught and All-Ireland Sports. She also extended thanks to Michael Commins, Billy Horan and Joe Redmond for their press coverage and Monica Morley and Mid-West Radio for their support for the Pioneer Association.
*Special tributes were paid to Sr. Colombiere Collins who died in recent months and who was a stalwart member of the Association for many years and who did great work with the young pioneers in Mount St. Michael. Peace to her gentle soul.
*The officers elected for the coming year are: President - Anne Hyland, Kilmaine; Vice-President - Michael Rattigan, Knock; secretary - Theresa Mulkeen, Knock; assistant secretary - Thomas Marren, Cloonfinish, Kilasser; treasurers - Denis Mulkeen and Martin Frain; P.R.O. - Mary McGovern, Robeen; Spiritual Officer - Beatrice Cuddy, Glinsk.
* The Connacht P.T.A.A. Mini-Vigil was held in the Apparition Church in Knock on Friday night week 27th September from 8.30 p.m. to midnight.
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