Late Mrs. Violet Coleman, Sydney, Australia.
News from Australia last week of the passing of Mrs. Violet Coleman in Sydney. She was the wife of Shannonbridge native Johnny Coleman and sister in law of Kathleen Quinn. She and Johnny last visited Shannonbridge in early 2007. Her funeral took place in Sydney and mass was offered in Shannonbridge to coincide with that. May she rest in peace.

Late Gordon McEvoy, Clonlyon.
Sad news last weekend of the unexpected death of Gordon McEvoy. Gordon was the eldest son of Declan and Ann, Clonlyon. After requiem mass in Clonfanlough, he was laid to rest in Clonmacnoise on Monday last. May he rest in peace.

Tidy Towns 2008.
A big well done to our Tidy Towns Committee on the 2008 results. Shannobridge marks were up by 17 on 2007 to 258 points. The village came 3rd (out of 11) in its category and 6th (out of 21) in the whole county. The overall county winner was Clonbullogue with 287 points, so further advancement up the ladder is the objective for next year.

Shannonbridge Action Group.
The first information bulletin from the recently formed Shannonbridge Action Group - Rachra, A Community Taking Responsibility - is now available from the shops etc. The broad based committee have an exciting porgramme of projects in train for the development of tourism / community amenities etc to enable Shannonbridge to reach its potential into the future.