Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola has extended its deepest thanks to the local community and the wider county for their support during the band’s recent trip to New York for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
“This was a journey that, at times, felt almost impossible,” they said.
The band was reeling from the loss of three young members at the time that they travelled to the Big Apple.
Thirteen-year-old Enya McMurrough, from Gortahork and the beloved daughter of band member Fionnuala, passed away suddenly in February.
Weeks later, young local men Jamie Diver and Shaun Martin McClafferty, lost their lives in a tragic collision.
“It was hard to imagine how we could move forward, let alone travel across the Atlantic. But thanks to the unwavering encouragement, kindness, and generosity from so many, we did,” said a spokesperson for the band this week.
“From sponsorships and donations to kind words, prayers, and offers of help, the support we received meant more than we can ever express. You lifted us when we needed it most, and you made this unforgettable experience possible, not just for the band, but for our entire community. Being able to travel to New York, represent our parish with pride, and support our band members through music and camaraderie was truly special. It reminded us of the strength of community, and the power of coming together in difficult times.
“We are proud of what we achieved, and we are deeply grateful to every individual, family, business, and organisation who stood behind us. Go raibh míle maith agaibh ó chroí. You were with us every step of the way.”
Cloughaneely Senior Band would like to give special thanks to the following businesses and individuals for their generous sponsorship and support: Shamrock Bar, Centra, Strand Bar, Chinese Palace, Maple, Danny Collins, Greenes Shoes, Mc Gees Service Station, Arasán Bhalor, DNG Kelly, The Cope Falcarragh, Falcarragh Tidy Towns, Banna Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola, Danny Kearney & Sons, Errarooey Tyres, Mc Fadden Civils, Sweeneys Daewoo, Comhar Creidmheasa, M&N Civils, JMG Travel, Mc Cullagh Plant Hire, Mc Claffertys Eurospar, Ostan Loch Altan, Teach Bhillie, Lamha Beaga Montessori, KM Tyres, Coll Autos, Roartys Dunlewey, BC Graphics, Sharkeys Waste, Arranmore Ferry, MOWI, Mc Nutts Downings, Milford Inn Hotel, Rosapenna Hotel, Moyle Plant , County Dry Cleaners, Dunnes Stores, Letterkenny ReadyMix, Street Professional Driver Training, Donegal Oil, Boyd Bros, ProAmpac, Sweeney Scaffolding,, Sheila Doohan New York, Danielle Wolfe New York Donegal County Council, TG4 and Oideas Geal.
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