1. ‣Looking Back
 
Roscommon Association
Manchester Welcome The Committee Information Gallery Events
Sean Brehany makes it a family night. Inclluded in the photo are his Mother and Sister.
Donal Connolly, Michael Butler and Senator Brian Mulloly
Michael and Margaret Mitchell with Mary and Michael Butler
 
Chris Mannion, Mary Butler, Gertie Mannion and Senator Brian Mullooly
 
Michael Fitzmaurice from the Dublin Association presenting to Michael Butler. Also, Austin Smith and Sonny Mangan.
 
Danny and Angela Gannon and friends
 
Chris Mannion, Michael Kilkenny, Austin Smith and Pat Raftery
 
The Roscommon Association Manchester was inspired by my dear husband, Michael (RIP), who advertised in the ‘Irish Post’ to ascertain the potential interest in his idea. There was an extremely enthusiastic response which led to the first meeting on December 6th 1985. The Committee was then elected and set about organising numerous events for the coming year. The first Association social event took place in January 1986 in St. Brendan’s in Old Trafford. It was a hugh success - so much so that the police were forced to stop traffic in order to reduce the gridlock caused in the surrounding area!  The first annual Dinner Dance, held in Bell Vue, followed in
November. It was again a
hugh success with an
attendance of over 800
guests. Also this year, The
Manchester Association
was represented at the
‘Roscommon International
Reunion’ held in The Abbey
Hotel in Roscommon Town.
 
The Association has
continued to go from strength to strength making possible the donation of thousands of pounds to
many worthy causes over
the years. This resounding
ongoing success is a fitting
tribute to the hard work and
dedication of our former
committee members
as well as our unrelenting
and  loyal supporters. I have no doubt that Michael would be very proud!
 
‘Go raibh maith agaith’
 
 
 
 
Mary Butler
 
 
 
 
Peter Kilcommons with his wife. Also, Pat and Ester McGarry
 
Donal Connoly, Austin Smith, Brian Mulloly, Nancy Mulloly, Kathie Connoly and Pat Smith R.I.P.
 
Chris Mannion RIP, Brendan Shine, Dennis Murphy RIP, Des Keogh , Stephen Mannion.
 
Officers
President:                            Chris Mannion                        Vice President:                     Jimmy Donoghue                
Founder Chairman:             Michael Butler                         Vice Chairman:                    Dave Lane
Secretary:                            Eamonn Beirne                       Assistant Secretary:            Gertie Mannion
Treasurer:                           John Collins                            Assistant Treasurer:            Michael Kilkenny
Public Relations Officer:    Austin Smith                           Chaplain:                              Fr. James Creaton
 
Committee:
Margaret Casserley              Mary Butler                              Pat Smith                                Ann Mannion
Ann Walsh                            Maise Doherty                         May Mitchell                            Stephen Mannion
John Walsh                           Pat Rafferty                              Pat Brennan                            Jerry Beirne
Chris Waldron
 
The Original Committee, 1985