The death occured yesterday of Michael Coakley of Clondelara and Shannonbridge. For many years Michael has lived with his son Brian in the house between Moran's shop and Creggs self catering. May he rest in peace.
Creggs house is home for six anglers this week who have got off to a great start with best bags yesterday of 94 pounds and 64 pounds. Having your leader named Peter must be a help. For the next few weeks the occupants of Creggs will be Ken and Betty Smith from California making a welcome return.
Glenderham House guesthouse has changed ownership and the new owners Brian and Dympna O Carroll and their two children Saul and Adam have arrived. The new name for the house is Ely House and has the same phone number 090-9674205. Welcome and hopefully they will be happy living in Shannonbridge.
The recycle bottle and glass bins at the quayside are overflowing and the company that services them Telephone 0506 - 21553 were glad to hear about it when contacted this morning and hopefully will service them today.
Shannonbridge features once again in the September edition of Food and Wine magazine. The Fort Restaurant is listed in the top seven in Leinster. In the April issue The Fort was included among Six of The Best Waterways Restaurants in Ireland. Congratulations to Fergal Linda and all the Team at The Fort. See them under Restaurants on this site.
Regular visitor Rick Roper and Mrs Roper took a day away from the fishing yesterday to visit the Galway Races. He has better luck at the fishing and it will be interesting to see how many fish he catches on his last day today fishing on the pole.