The Ballyeglish Society

On a winters day, when the sun shyly emerged for a time, the new sign was unveiled in the presence of representatives from both of the aforementioned, illustrious organisations.

Jim McGreevy (on the left in the above photo) of the Heritage Fund, was there to view the work that had been undertaken over the course of the last year, and before then, by the community group. The Heritage Fund financed much of the past year’s activities at the old burial ground. Jim also impressed our members on the day with his strong knowledge of history, such data always welcome wherever we gather. Many thanks to Jim for making the journey to Ardtrea for the photo-call.

The Ballyeglish Society was represented by Artie O’Kane (on the right, above), a local joiner (like Jesus, although some of us would suggest that that’s where the similarities end, in the department of tresses at least (the Messiah really did seem to have a fine head of hair -wonder if he used eggs as conditioner)). Many thanks to Artie for taking the time out of his busy work schedule to attend, and for work carried out at the site since the project began.

Photos were taken to commemorate the progressing work, and occasion, for posterity.

All metal fabrication was carried out by Micky Muldoon of M. Muldoon Metal Fabrications, who skilfully affixed all lettering and designs to the steel plates. Micky also placed the sign onto the gate frame in cooperation with group member, Antán Ó Dála an Rí.

Many thanks from The Ballyeglish Society to Micky for his work on this sign.

(The Ballyeglish Society wishes to acknowledge the input of Mid Ulster District Council who placed the railings around the holy well, and gave permission for our group to affix the name sign)

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