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Christmas Greetings nce again as winter sets in and Christmas approaches, we are reminded that it is O"Annagh Magazine" time again. I welcome this edition of Annagh and I con- gratulate the editorial committee on their commitment and dedication, and thank them for being so generous with their time and talents in producing year after year a magazine of the highest quality. It is great to see so many articles by so many people on a wide variety of topics, and I’m sure Annagh will provide many hours of enjoy- able reading for Ballyhaunis people both at home and abroad. Last August saw the passing of Canon Patrick Costelloe, who for thirty- two years played a very important role in the life of Ballyhaunis. He was the founder, and for sixteen years the first Principal of St. Patrick’s College, and after that became Parish Priest in Ballyhaunis, a post he held for a further sixteen years until his retire- ment in 1993. May his gentle soul rest in the peace of the Lord. This year marks an important milestone both for our parish and the dio- cese with the holding of the Diocesan Assembly, which was a consultative process to plan for the future of the diocese. During the year many meetings were held throughout the diocese, in fact it is estimated that over 2,500 people attended meetings preparing for the Assembly. It is called a "Future Full of Hope" and we pray that the implementation of its findings will give hope to all the people of our diocese, and strengthen our commitment to our faith and our church as we move ahead. Ballyhaunis now has a population of many cultures and many nationalities, all living and working harmoniously together. Through the pages of Annagh Magazine, I want to wish all Ballyhaunis people living abroad, and all residents of our parish whatever their nationality, a very happy and holy Christmas and every blessing in the New Year. Jo s e p h C o o n e y P. P. Members of Ballyhaunis Active Retirement Association on the occassion of their visit to Áras an Uachtarán in April 2006. Left to right: Sr. Evelyn, Mary Coffey, Bridie Webb, Martin McAleese, President Mary McAleese, Mary Waldron, Maura Fitzmaurice, Ann McCormack and Pauline Curley. Disclaimer The views expressed in this magazine are those of the individual authors, and are not necessarily endorsed by the Annagh Magazine Society. While every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this magazine is up-to- date and correct, no responsibility will be taken by the Annagh Magazine Society for any error which might occur. Contents Editorial . .2 Where is Ballyhappiness . .Donal Shanaghy . .3 The Thoughts of Youth are Long, Long Thoughts . .Mike Hopkins . .10 Abbey Pattern 2006 . .Deidre Moran . .15 St. Patrick's Football Club . .Michael Carney . .17 The Class of '81 Reunion . .Martin Fitzmaurice . .19 Ballyhaunis Rugby Club . .Steve Shanaghy . .21 Living in Africa . .Audrey Keane . .23 Ballyhaunis Swimming Pool . .Agatha Higgins . .24 Walking to the Fair . .John P.Burke . .25 At Cunninghams Checkout . .Jimmy Cribbin . .31 Ballyhaunis I.C.A. .Maura Fitzmaurice . .31 Ballyhaunis News Review 2006 . .Michael Byrne . .34 The Jarlath's Connection . .Micheál Smyth . .36 Ballyhaunis & District Credit Union . .40 The Life of John Mullen - Centenarian . .Josephine Ganley . .41 Ballyhaunis & District Gun Club . .43 From Prenty's Field to Flanagan's Pub . .Vincent A. Keane . .46 Gracenotes . .Moira Stratford . .50 Monica's Memories . .Jimmy Cribbin . .51 Western Care . .54 Travelling Freely . .Terence Freely . .55 Ballyhaunis Tidy Towns . .Mary Donnelly . .58 Did You Know? . .Bernie Freyne . .62 Ballyhaunis Summer Festival 2006 . .63 World Class Dancer Returns . .65 Weddings . .66 Thoughts of 2006 . .Jimmy Hunt . .73 My Own Street . .Eamon Murren . .74 Ballyhaunis Golf Club . .John Mooney . .76 A Future in Business? . .William Ryan . .77 An Outing to Niagara Falls . .Sean Farrell . .81 Fr. Austin Cribbin celebrates his Golden Jubilee . .84 Down Memory Lane . .John Dowling . .85 Ballyhaunis A.B.C. .86 Ted Webb Memorial Golf Classic . .Michael Webb Jnr . .87 The Most Famous Cities in Poland . .Ewelina Gierek . .88 Tom Raftery . .89 Scoil Íosa Primary School . .Betty Regan . .91 Family Resource Centre . ..