Charlie was born in Kilgort in 1943 and was educated locally at Kilgort primary school just a few yards from his home. Kilgort primary school, like so many others is no longer in existence. During his life Charlie was a dedicated worker in a variety of occupations, farming, the construction industry and as a school bus driver, just to name a few. The first love of Charlies life was his wife Marie, followed in no particular order by his car, his animals, which he cared for with great devotion and attention and finally he loved his work, at which he was always diligent and punctual. However, it was his hobby, as a founder member, player and life long worker and supporter of Craigbane GAC that brought Charlie legendary status in Craigbane and Derry GAA circles. Charlie enjoyed playing in the full forward line and after his playing career ended he was always a vociferous supporter on the sidelines and he was often heard to shout, “get her (the ball that is) into the box lads” as he knew from experience that things could happen when the ball was so close to the oppositions goal. Charlie was also a dart player of some note over several years taking part in local competitions in which he represented the Farahs team. While Charlie enjoyed playing on the field it was his off the field contribution to Craigbane as a club official and for his services to the North Derry board that he is held in such high esteem for. Charlie was the club treasurer for in excess of twenty-five years during which time he was a tireless fund raiser, always planning new draws, sports days, gathering sponsorship, looking for grants, manning the gate at matches and so on. Nowadays the gateperson is part of a rota. Charlie done this job almost exclusively by himself. When club funds were raised Charlie managed them efficiently, never spending anything foolishly, nor indeed spending on anything that was not affordable. It is indeed in large measure due to Charlies sterling work over so many years that our impressive club premises and pitches are there and of such high standard and it was indeed fitting that family and friends were able to gather after Charlies funeral in the clubhouse that he had worked so hard to have built. Impending further developments such as floodlighting the main pitch would not be possible had it not been for the great spade work done by Charlie and others.