The bold Ken and Betty Smith from California arrived with their daughter Linda last evening absolutely worn out after a ten- hour trip to London and a link up to Shannon. Ken likes to take a few of his favourite bottles of wine along but the special wine carrier case got lost in transit. Sadly this time they are not staying in Shannonbridge as their favourite house was not available. They were glad to meet Kate who was attending the weekly quiz, which was in aid of the Uganda Orphanage. The quiz on next week is for the Alive free paper which relies on voluntary subscriptions.
Dennis Mc Loughlin enquired a couple of days ago whether Clonmacnois had any Killeen connections and of course I told him about St. Killin that went to Wurtzburg about the 9th century. Today he sent an assload of information on the Gaels and the city of Wurtzburg.
Presently clearing out piles of historic documents before the power plant closes next week. Found two old mortuary cards. One for Mary Theresa Lane, Shannonbridge , Ballinasloe, who died on the 17th July, 1926, aged 11 years. The other one was for Annie Marie Belton , Shannon bridge, who died on the 16th December, 1908, aged 16 years. May they rest in peace.
Weather has been as forecast with showers and sunny patches and overcast.
Found an old saying on a slip of paper " Dip in the pan, and leave the herring for your father".
Happy Easter to you all.