Surprise 'Happy Birthday' for Seamus

There was a surprise on the green in front of Seamus McCoy's home at Sunnyhill in Castlemartin today, when a large group of friends gathered to sing him a socially distanced 'Happy Birthday', writes Brian Byrne.

Seamus is celebrating his 86th birthday today, and as a stalwart of the Kilcullen Tidy Towns group for years, the gathering was led by his friends from that organisation, as well as including many of his neighbours on the estate.

There was cake, whiskey (from Thailand, but adjudged 'excellent'), and lots of cards and tokens of affection.

Seamus has obviously been cocooned since the restrictions started, but KCA's Ray Kelly spoke on behalf of all present that they hoped they could celebrate properly when the crisis is over. "In a pub," he emphasised, echoing a strong wish from across the land.

Meantime, Seamus too is waiting for the time when he can don his purple KCA hi-viz and get back on litter patrol.

And to be able to get back to St Bridget's Pitch & Putt course, which reopens tomorrow for most local members. "Get your clubs polished," Club President Joe Mallon told him.

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