Island icon Mary Catherine retires

INISHTURK has seen the end of an era with the retirement of Mary Catherine Heanue from her postition as community development coordinator for the island.

After 29 years of service to the community in both official and voluntary capacities, Mary Catherine has decided to take a well earned rest.

Not that she'll be resting on her laurels as she'll now be investing her time in her B&B business, Ocean View House, located near the harbour, and also to her family.

A new development coordinator has been appointed to Inishturk – Diarmuid Mulcahy, from Galway. He took up the position today (Wednesday).