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Michael McLaughlin - Appreciation
26.11.10
MICHAEL McLaughlin, a
founder member of Buncrana Tidy Towns initiative,
passed away suddenly on Monday, November 15.
For the past two decades, Michael devoted much of
his spare time to improving the environment within
and around his beloved home town. His aim, quite
simply, was to make Buncrana a better place in which
to live, and to visit.
Michael loved the Swan Park riverside walk and the
area around the Castle Bridge in particular, and his
wish to share its beauty with others inspired his
drive to make the area wheelchair accessible. So
dedicated to the cause was he, that his idea of a
walk was to take a bag along and pick up litter as
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Michael McLaughlin poignantly
receives a life time achievement award from his Tidy
Towns colleagues just days before his sudden death. |
His drive and
enthusiasm was inspirational in spurring many people
into joining the group and to strengthening the
resolve of members in those moments when, faced by
setbacks, morale was low.
Without his dedication, the Tidy Towns initiative
would not be where it is today. We all owe him and
his memory a great debt of thanks and appreciation.
His will be sorely missed. We wish to take this
opportunity to pass on our sincere sympathy to Neil,
Paddy, Kathleen, Helen, Mike and all his extended
family.
- Buncrana Tidy Towns Committee |
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