Langan Patrick…Monday, March 6th, 1950….birth of Patrick Langan, Glasha. His sponsors being – His grandfather, Paddy Langan and his aunt, Joan Lynch. Patrick died on Dec 28th, 2023.
On Mon Dec, 12th, 1983, built up the sides of the hayshed to make garage.
Jan 6th, 1984, Patrick got house phone connected at a cost of £550.
Tuesday April 23rd, 1991…Patrick and Eddie cutting turf in the Burma, Blaine till 2.30am, commenced again the next morning at 6am.
Tuesday Oct 13th, 1992…Patrick got his face burned putting a pole on a battery, the battery overheated and exploded. Luckily for Patrick that it was out sideways it exploded, still he had to attend the Dr. for medication.
Sun July 4th, 1993…Patrick was on the ‘Lantern’s’ tug-of-war team that won a competition in Glin, they won it last year as well.
Langan Patrick…1970’s,working on a tractor at Morrissey Bros, Killarney Rd, Abbeyfeale.
Langan Patrick…poem to his uncle Dan Lynch, Chicago on his 80th, birthday….
Langan Patrick…poem to the memory of his mother in 2009…
Langan Patrick hereunder pointing out a mini tornedo to me in the quarry in 2005.
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A few words I wrote about Patrick in Kerry’s Eye, March 21st, 2024. 
Langan Patrick Memorial Vintage Run at Knockdown on March 24th, 2024. Hereunder taken from the Athea & District News, March 19th, 2024….
All Revved Up and Ready To Go
Patrick Langan Memorial Run
It’s that time of year again when all roads lead to Knockdown, Athea where Knockdown Vintage Club will host their Annual Charity Road Run on Sunday 24th March. This year’s event is indeed tinged with great sadness with the loss of our esteemed founder and Chairman Patrick Langan who departed this life in December last RIP. This year’s event will be run in his memory – The Patrick Langan Memorial Vintage Run.
Registration will commence at 11 O’ Clock. Light Refreshments will be served before and after the Run.
The Mid -Western Cancer Foundation UHL and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland Mid-West Branch are the beneficiaries of this year’s event.
The Vintage Club welcomes all VINTAGE Cars and Tractors.
A raffle will also be held on the day with numerous prizes including –
€300.00 voucher for Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel & Spa.
€150.00 Voucher for the Crown Decorating Centre Newcastle West
Monster Hamper
And Numerous other prizes.
In addition, we have an extra House Draw on the day for amazing prizes: –
One night Midweek break at The Johnstown Estate Hotel and Spa for two including B & B and 4 Course Dinner.
€100.00 One for All Voucher.
Hamper.
And lots more
There will also be a special draw for all those who participate on the day.
A Super Auction will commence at 4pm where every thing from a needle to an anchor will be available at bargain prices.
Music by Different Sounds from 5 to 7pm along with Local Musicians who will entertain us during the day.
Come along and join us for a Fun packed day out.
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Poem to out daughter Emer, Feb 14th, 1998. Emer passed to her eternal reward on Feb 5th, 1998 at Beaumont Hospital.
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