Bits and pieces.Corncrake people told us today that they have 14 birds identified including one hovering between Morans Island and Boranagh. He had not heard of the ones above Clonmacnois but will check them out this evening.
Our man Padraig Harrington was defending his title in the German Open at weekend and had a putt to draw but missed.Came second.
Good to see Christy Mc Evoy from Clonfert in Shannonbridge yesterday.
First Communion is in Clonfinlough next Saturday at 12 noon. Hi.
Declan Price has resumed the fishing game and caught a load of skimmers on the backwater.He is presently repairing a fiber glass rod and is also on the Westlife group --see below.
Mick Coakley has been in Ferbane nursing home recently but is now back in Portiuncula.
See two tickets on sale for Thursday's friendly soccer game with Ireland and Romania as owner does not want to see a certain player in the green jersey.Keen to sell.
Weather continues to be mighty.
Had lady looking for a birdbox on Saturday from Dublin as one she bought last year now has a pair of bluetits nesting in it. Seems great tits only weigh between 0.5 and 0.8 Ounces which continues to fascinate me.
Shannonbridge Diner and Takeaway was closed at the weekend in preparation for new owners moving in this week.Many are hoping that Mags Hairdressers will remain.
It pays to walk Moby as proven by Ernie Barry from West Brom who is on holiday with George Stokes.Ernie is not a fisherman and walked Moby for two evenings. Then he had a go at fishing and caught two tench weighing 4.5 and 3.5 pounds.He has been hooked.