He talked about him working with Eunan Colhoun then his brother-in-law, Eamon Melaugh, and how he also worked in St Helier, Jersey before going back to education at the North West Regional College in Derry where he obtained plumbing qualifications and began working in that fieldĪ teaching vacancy arose at the same college and he applied for and got it and stayed there for over 30 years lecturing in plumbing, bringing young people into that very necessary trade. He also spoke of his time in the Irish Army and how he had won the best soldier award during his time there. He told how he met with his future wife at Raphoe Tech, now the Deele College and how they knew they were made for one another shortly after that.
In his homily, Fr Lynch spoke of the wonderful memories he had of the late Mr Duffy's late parents, Ethna and Pat who he described as "living witnesses to the Gospel". He welcomed everyone who had travelled to be with the Duffy family that day. These included a football, a Celtic FC scarf, a bandana, and a family photograph, symbols of his life and loves.Ī former neighbour and family friend, Rev Francis Lynch OP CC, Crossroads officiated at the Requiem Mass. Items depicting the various interests in Mr Duffy's life were placed on a table near the alter by Patrick Duffy, Michael Melaugh, Curtis Friel, and Oisin Duffy. The church itself was packed to overflowing with in excess of 100 mourners outside also. Young players from Deele Harps FC and Donegal Schoolboys formed a guard of honour at St Patrick's Church, Murlog as the coffin was brought into the church to the song Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. The huge cortege was accompanied by people from all walks of life family, friends including representatives from the late Mr Duffy's workplace, colleagues from the sporting world including Football Association of Ireland representatives Trevor Scanlon and Brian Dorrian and Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan. He was also the Lifford Area representative on the executive committee of the Donegal Junior League. In recent years he had been to the fore in the development of the club’s new pitch in Ballindrait.
Masks will be available upon entry for those who do not have one.He was a well-known football administrator and manager as well as the long-standing Deele Harps club man. Per the CDC’s updated guidelines, we are now requiring all guests ages 2 and up and staff to wear a face covering indoors and while attending outdoor programs, except while eating or drinking. Working frequently from photographs of women in her family, Martin studies the faces and demeanors of her subjects in a process she refers to in terms of “conversation.” The finished work elevates the portrait’s subject above the literal, offering a greater understanding of and appreciation for the role of women in African American families and communities. Martin often incorporates images of household items such as bowls, Mason jars, or spoons-a personal iconography she uses to expand upon the portrait, providing context and tone. Combining strong line with a rich density of pattern and color, Martin’s portraits reflect not only the likeness of her subjects, but a sense of their relationship with the world around them. Delita will demonstrate her multi-media compositions and share her artistic process in this rare glimpse behind the scenes of a studio artist.ĭelita Martin’s colorful works combine printmaking, drawing, and painting to create images of African American women that serve as icons of strength and community. Come meet Delita Martin in The Studio! You’ll get to know the person behind the art and learn more about the vision and creativity that inform her works.
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