Bawnboy and Templeport
History Heritage Folklore
by Chris Maguire

 
 
Templeport Show
 

Templeport Young Farmers of the 1950s brought new life to the parish in many ways. They were constantly in touch with their Agricultural Officer at their meetings and individually on their farms. When they were seen cutting ragwort (buachalans) in their pasture land it was treated as a joke by some for a while, but soon imitated. Meetings were enlivened by Question Time and debates with other farming groups. Their most successful venture was the organising of a show. It was mainly agricultural but the committee as was their custom, introduced several other types of competition.

Templeport Young Farmers 6th Annual Show 1958, in Murray’s field, Kilnavart had a record entry and attracted a big attendance. A hard-working committee under Martin Daly, Chairman; Michael O’Brien and Bennie Donohoe, Treasurers, and Rumold Dolan, Secretary had the arrangements perfected. A Ladies’ Committee took charge of the catering.

The Awards - Horses and Cattle
Best Horse or Mare

1.

Des Feehan
 

2.

John McIntyre
Cob

1.

Patrick Brady, Port
 

2.

Robert Gregg, Ballyhugh
Irish Draught Horse or Mare

1.

Kevin McCaffrey
 

2.

Fred Browne
Pony

1.

Bernard Donohoe, Drumreilly
 

2.

Fred Browne
Donkey

1.

J.P. Corrigan, Burren
 

2.

Pat McIntyre, Kilnavart
Milk Cow

1.

John P. Dolan, Currin
 

2.

William Cafferty
Milk Cow (Creamery Suppliers)

1.

Liam Donohoe
 

2

Peter Donohoe
Milch Cow (Owner under £5 valuation)

1.

William Cafferty
Springing Cow

1.

Kevin McManus
 

2.

Patrick Murray
Shorthorn Heifer

1.

Patrick Brady, Toberlyan
 

2

Richard Finlay, Tonyraven
Dairy Cow other than Shorthorn

1.

Robert Gorby, Newtowngore
 

2.

Liam Donohoe
Shorthorn Heifer (Confined)

1.

Josie McPartlan
 

2.

Josie McPartlan
 

3

Thomas McManus
Heifer (Not more than two teeth)

1.

Victor McCall
 

2

Liam Donohoe
Store Bullock

1.

Pat Brady, Toberlyan
 

2

Pat Brady, Toberlyan
 

3

Pat Maguire, Toberlyan
Store Heifer

1.

Pat Brady
 

2

Patk. Murray
Calf under 6 months

1.

Joe Murray
 

2.

J.T. Donohoe, Lissanover
Female Goat

1.

Seamus Martin
 

2.

Tony Bannon
Best Ewe (black face)

1.

John J. Richardson, Tully
 

2.

M. Dolan, Arva
Ewe (any breed)

1.

Patrick Murray
Two Lambs

1.

Philip King, Urhannagh
 

2.

Wm. Kelly, Ballymagauran

The Awards - Other classes

Collection of Wild Flowers

1.

Mary Fay
Soda Cake

1.

Mrs. B. Donohoe
 

2.

Brigid McGovern, Kilsallagh
Fruit Cake

1.

Mrs. McCaffrey, Bellaheady
 

2.

Mrs. B.J. Fee
Sponge Cake

1.

Mrs. B.J. Fee, Ballyconnell
 

2.

Mrs. J.W. Martin
Rhubarb Cake

1.

Margaret Kellegher, Cross
 

2.

Brigid McGovern
Pair of Men's Socks

1.

Miss M. McAdam, Kilsallagh
Hand-made Rug

1.

Rose McGovern, Ballymagauran
 

2.

Katie Donohoe, Ballyconnell
Tongue Hound

1.

Patrick Cosgrove, Coologe
 

2.

Patrick Baxter, Snakiel
Stock Judging

1.

John Boyle O'Reilly, Toberlyan
Most Humorous Turn Out

1.

Pee Dolohan, Boley & P.J. McCaffrey, Cloncurkney
 

2.

Brendan Fay, Sean and Aidan Kellegher
Pony Race

1.

Edward Garland, Mullaghmore
 

2.

Thomas Lynch, Ardlougher
Schoolboys Donkey Race

1.

J.P. Corrigan, Burren
 

2.

Brian Fay, Bellaheady
 

3

Michael McManus, Gorteen

 

Murray's field
Murray's field, Kilnavart, farmer's show and Gaelic football ground.

 

At Templeport Show
At Templeport Show
Jimmy Reynolds, Bennie Donohoe (Munlough), George Donohoe, Josie McPartlan.

 

Enjoying the show
Enjoying the show,
Margaret Fay, Anna Donohoe, Tommy Dolan.

 

Templeport Farmer's Commitee
Templeport Farmer's Commitee
Front row:- John Malavy, Pee Dologhan, Sonny Dolan, John P. McAvinue, John McIntyre.
Middle row:- Pat Murray, Pat McAweeney, Jim Gilroy , Bennie Donohoe, Josie McPartland, Pat Brady.
Back row:-
Pat McAdam, Frank McTeague, Donal Green, John Eddie Magee, Phil McManus, Joe Heery.

 

In serious conversation In serious conversation - Benny Donohoe listens attentively to Mr Coughlan

 

At the show - Theresa Martin with her children
At the show
- Theresa Martin with her children

 

Competitors at the show. Most humerous turnout
Competitors at the show. Most humerous turnout
John O'Rourke and Kevin Herry on the cart. Jim Martin and Peggy Mitchell with the donkey and creels.

 

The Farmer's show
The Farmer's show
Packie McAdam making matters right for John and Kevin.

 

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Last update: 27 February, 2009 14:04