Despite the restrictions imposed to try to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 Coronavirus, the neighbours and friends of Conor Connelly came out in force on Wednesday morning. As the funeral cortege made its way to Boher Church, men, women and children stood outside their houses and at safe locations to show their respect for Conor and their support for his family. At all times the guidelines regarding social and physical distancing were adhered to.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr Brendan O’Sullivan PP, with only close family members of the Connelly and Quinn families present and the burial was also held in private.

Respect for Conor.

An idea to display yellow and blue flags in respect for Conor was quickly embraced. Flags were placed on display all around the area and throughout County Roscommon and beyond.

Many tributes have been paid to Conor since he passed away and many of them by former playing colleagues and friends were recorded by Aidan AR Raftery on www.rosfm.ie/live.

Ballycumber GAA Club Chairman Vincent Minnock and Vice Chairman Diarmuid Daly paid glowing tributes to their friend on this programme.

Community Initiative/Assistance during the COVID 19 restrictions.

The Ballycumber contact for this nationwide initiative is Vincent Minnock 087 9150510. If there is someone locally who needs help with shopping or collecting prescriptions or fuel collection please make contact with Vincent and a volunteer will be assigned to you.

This is a coordinated initiative with the HSE, Gardai and other state agencies involved and is aimed at helping the less well able in our community during this Pandemic.

Sympathy.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the Daly family, Gallen View, Ferbane on the death of Pat.

Pat was a native of Bellair, Ballycumber and is well remembered in Ballycumber. He was a great supporter of Ballycumber and Ferbane teams and was an umpire at matches.

Sympathy.

Our deepest sympathy to our player Karl [ Jack ] Daly, Leamonaghan on the death of his Aunt Maura in Dublin.

Reminder.

The Club grounds including Walking Track are closed during the coronavirus pandemic and all GAA activity is suspended until further notice.

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