October 2016 – Meeting Minutes & Updates

The meeting was held on October 4th, 2016 at The Adams Corner Café and Butcher Shop at 782 Adams St., Dorchester.

Present – Derek Mawn, Jim Gallagher, Mary McDermott, Mark Fitzpatrick, Bridie McDermott and Cathy Mawn.

The Christmas Party is booked for December 11, 2016. Keep the date in your calendar!  The Party will be held in the room on the first floor of the ICC.  Tickets will be $25 per person and children are free.  Tickets must be ordered in advance.  Please order tickets from Cathy Mawn at 617-549-3230.

We are still working on determining a date for the Spring Dance.  More information will be provided when the date is finalized.

Longtime Leitrim member, Joe Gaffney, was honored with the “Fr. Dan Finn Award” for his contributions to the Irish community for over 50 years at the Cork Banquet on Saturday October 8th.   Joe’s son, Joseph, accepted the award on his father’s behalf.  Leitrim was well represented at the dance!  Congratulations to Joe and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

The Irish Pastoral Centre Dance will take place on Saturday October 28th at Florian Hall.  Limited tickets are still available.  Please reach out to the Irish Pastoral Centre directly for any ticket information.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 1st at Adams Corner Café and Butcher Shop, 782 Adams St., Dorchester.  You must walk through the shop to reach the room at the back.  They serve food and Irish breakfast is served all day!!  We would be delighted to have you come!