There is a branch of the weather people located in Birr, about 16 miles from Shannonbridge. They tell the Offaly Independent that they experienced one of the driest summers since records began there in 1874. Rainfall was 74 % of usual rainfall of just 800mm. Sunniest year for at least 35 years.
The afternoon TV program Open House yesterday featured ladies fashion from Lynches of Banagher with lots of wedding outfits in the 10 to 18 size.
Mary tells us that one Mother of The Bride outfit sold for 1000 Euro by phone while the program was running.
It appears there were some bargains picked up in other premises in Banagher last night when thieves broke into about three or four different buildings including The Post Office and Flynns.