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FAREWELL CON Poignant last journey

June 18th, 2022 11:50 AM

By Southern Star Team

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A 1911 Burrell steam engine leads the cortege for the funeral of Con McSweeney of
Riverstick Motors after Requiem Mass at St Joseph’s Church in Riverstick.   
(Photo: David Creedon)

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