Garda Gerry Dolan was well known in the area having served for about 25 years based in Ferbane and then Tullamore. When he decided to retire his comrades asked him what he would like to do to mark the occasion and Gerry chose a few drinks in Shannonbridge and a meal in The Fort Restaurant which happened last night. Wishing Gerry all the best in his retirement.
Yesterday the death of one of Ireland's best loved comediennes Maureen Potter was announced aged 79 years. May she rest in peace.