Mike Daffy and Quin Heritage recently interviewed Mary Stafford nee Hannon from Ardsollus Quin.
Section 1 – 9:39 mins
Mary takes us back to when she was growing up in Ardsollus Quin in a family of seven children. She attended Doora National school and then to Laurel Hill where her mother once attended. She describes her mother as ‘an intelligent woman’ who valued education and passed this on to her children. Mary subsequently trained for AIB and moved to Westport.
9:40 – 40.45
The next section focuses on her father’s love for horses who taught each of them to ride and fondly recalls attending the shows in Dublin. Mary then talks of her dancing days in Westport as well as Paddy Con’s Hall in Ennis, and meeting her husband Pat.
40.45 – 60.00
Mary was involved in the setting up of the local I.C.A. and organised a successful fundraiser fashion show in Quin Hall for local charities. She was also central in setting up the Clare Pony Club and the revival of Spancillhill Fair. The Hunt Ball was a time she remembered well when over 500 attended! Her dance with Malachy was memorable!
60.00 – 1 hr 10
Finally Mary shares her memories of being involved in Carrigoran when the Daycare centre was being built.
