Saturday saw the yearly group of sailing boats moving from Lough Ree above Athlone to Lough Derg with a pit stop in Shannonbridge and an overnight in Banagher.The yearly sailing rally on Lough Ree takes place over the next two weeks.
This weekend there was an annual Canal Rally at Shannonharbour and it was good to see Sean Fitzsimons of Seans Bar and Barge fame stop off in Shannonbridge as he made his way to the rally by road.He looked great after having a lot of leg trouble.
On Friday the death occured of Jimmy Mc Manus of Leitra husband of the late Lizzie and father of the late James Joseph.Regretted by his sons Noel, Sean and Kieran and a wide family.Noticed at the presentation of gifts for the Mass yesterday was included a length of rope which was a reminder of his involvement with some famous Tug O War teams years ago. May he rest in peace.
Saturday the Egan Clan visited the area on their four year cycle
visiting Shannonbrige, Bog Rail Tour and Clonmacnois before visiting an Egan castle near Banagher. Michael Egan, a son of the Clondelara Egans was their guide.Seemed to be a number from America, Australia and other countries represented.