Michael and Audrey Scotney and their friends Derek and Delia were over from England recently
to attend a wedding in Belfast. On their way they spent two nights in Ballinasloe and met
up with old friends from the Gala Fishing Week and attended Roscommon Race Meeting.
They had planned to stop for two night in Cavan on their way to Belfast.
Pat Lawless kindly copied a CD called James Gunn sings Irish + Country which is 12 songs
recorded as a tribute to Watty Frater. Recorded on Jag Records Digital 2006.

The brother and Kieran Coakley went on a river cruise downstream to Meelick today.
They went ashore and visited Ireland's oldest working church which was built in 1414.
Needless to say they enjoyed the river and the visit to Meelick Church.

Had to refill three nut feeders for the small birds yesterday and some clean water.
On the electric wires on the roadside a number of swallows have begun to perch and sing.
This is their gathering place prior for departure in a few weeks time.
Glad to hear that Aidan Kelly has succeeded in capturing another wild mink which are
causing havoc with bird and fish life. These mink got loose from mink farms many years ago
and appear to have no natural enemy. Well done Aidan.

Remember that the Mass in Cloniffeen Children's Cemetry takes place on Friday 21nd August @ 7pm