Sorry to hear from Jim and Lorraine Mc Kenna in Pottstown that it looks like they may not be coming on holiday in June and hopefully they will find another time.
A mixture of old and new fishermen about this week. Newcomers Earl Turner and Simon Green from Burnley were part of a dozen Burnley anglers staying in Laurel Lodge but the two boys stayed on until today and have carried out their own research on fishing stretches they hope to fish next year.This year they caught over 300 pounds of bream in two fishing sessions. Simon was concerned with the cruiser speed and the likely effect it will have on the bankside.
Old reliables Dave and Paulien Kemp from Bradford arrived last night after a gruelling trip with ferries canceled due to the wind. Bet that Dave will have Steve Nell out fishing today.
Lots of pike being caught by continental anglers and the coarse anglers are being attacked by pike as they play their coarse fish.
Liked the photograph by Tom Burke of about eight bishops gathered in Saint Ciaran's Church at the Pattern on Sunday and featured in the Irish Independent yesterday. Now Sean Lowry tells us that he took a string of photos from the same viewpoint with the tower and the callows as a backdrop. Have not seen Sean's photos yet.
Was delighted to hear Brigie Kitt recite the names of a family of Kellys requested by a cousin from Sydney who was looking for information on a Patrick Kelly,Shannonbridge, born c1801 and emigrated to Australia. The Kelly house was located on the now vacant lot between Fitzgeralds and Colemans between the bridge and the post office. Will fill out a few more details before sending them to Sydney. The Offaly Historical Society, Bury Quay, Tullamore Tel 0506-21421
do family searches for a charge. More wind but with sunshine today.