Congratulations to Cian O'Connor and his horse Waterford Crystal on winning the Olymic Showjumping Championship at The Olympics and collecting a Gold Medal for Ireland. For a change it was nice to hear the Irish Anthem being played and the 24 year old Cian was trying his best to sing the words through his tears of joy.This was Ireland's ninth Gold Medal and a first for our showjumpers.
Yesterday Kerry defeated Derry by 1 - 17 to 1 - 11 to qualify to meet Mayo in this years All Ireland Football final at the end of September. GAA results in Offaly are to be found under www.hoganstand.com/offaly/fixtures
Paul Mc Ginley has worked very hard to earn his place on the Ryder Cup team to play The USA next month and glad that he has suceeded. Well done.
Despite a mixed forecast the weather turned out pretty good over the weekend and is fine today.
The village water supply comes from wells north of Ballinasloe and heavy rain bring a discoloration.The council published a warning on Friday advising users not to drink or wash their teeth with the supply unless it is first boiled.