Annual Ann Maher memorial fundraising dance takes place in Kilmaley

KILMALEY hosts the annual Ann Maher memorial fundraising dance this weekend.

On Sunday (April 27th), the Kilmaley Inn is the venue for the annual Ann Maher memorial fundraising dance which begins at 9:30pm and is expected to continue until midnight.

Music will be provided by Tommy O Flaherty and Francis Fahy. Tickets cost €10 and are available at the door with all funds going towards Milford Hospice.

There will be a spot raffle on the night where the prizes include two tickets for the Munster senior hurling final.

Ann died in March 2008 and was Chairperson of Kilmaley Camogie Club at the time, a role she held for many years.

She was well-known by every voluntary group within the parish of Kilmaley and epitomised the traits of a true volunteer. She baked for cake sales, knitted for the apostolic society, ran a home produce stand at the Meitheal sports, packed bags, organised flag days, hassled for sponsorship, made camogie skirts for teams, organised the jerseys. organised the arm bands for countless guards of honour.

Her commitment to camogie both at club and county level is still remembered across Clare. Her church and faith played a central part in her life and school holidays were always marked by a visit to Knock. Her love of gardening and flowers were there to behold and enjoy. She was the soul mate of her husband Michael for over 36 years and she was a supporting and guiding hand to her children, Siobhán, Rachel, Grainne, Edel, Michelle and Declan.