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ON SUNDAY 24TH OF OCTOBER he was a Member of Parliament last I visited her house which is situ- -who represented the constituency ated close to Bunninadden village, of Mayo in the British House of and for two and a half hours listened Commons. She told me a story of Norah to her reminiscenes of her life and how Joe, who at the time resided times. in a long low thatched house, was This remarkable woman is, reading an English newspaper by Feehily despite her years, very alert and has his own fireside, when he came ooks an extraordinary sense of hearing. across an article by a London crit- Aged seven years át the turn of ic stating that the Hon. member of the century, she clearly recalled Parliament from Co. Mayo, would many of the stirring events, and have been better engaged in keep- those people who were involved in ing the cattle from eating the straw them, from then to the present time. off the roof of his house, than She told me about the joy of her making laws for the English peo- family in 1906, when they were ple in the mother of Parliaments. granted a residential holding of land, Joe, on reading this statement flew by the Congested Districts Board. into an uncontrollable rage and Small wonder they were elated, for hurled the newspaper into the blaz- Interviewer P. J. Duffy what they inherited was the spacious ing fire. A strong draught caught residence of former landlord Joseph the lighted paper and carried it up Miles (Joe Mor) McDonald, and a the chimney and out onto the roof the third day of sizeable slice of the land surround- which also caught fire and burned January this year, ing it. the house to the ground. On Anybody who has read local his- Joe with the assistance of his Miss Norah Feehily cele- tory will quickly recognise what a son-in-law Dominick Darcy brated her one hundred colourful character he was. During replaced it with a modern slated birthday. the middle years of the last century dwelling, and this was the one into which young Norah Kelleher moved at the age of thirteen years. Her early memories of the place were of playing with other kids in the shrub-decked gardens which surrounded her new home. The school she attended was situ- ated a short distance down the road. It too owed its existence to the efforts of local M.P. Joe Mor. This, she said, was an academy where boys and girls were strictly segregated, the boys occupying one section of the building and the girls the other portion. Like all of those buildings built during this particular period in time a seven feet high wall divided the play- MRS. NORAH FEEHILY, photographed by Clare Doohan, a short grounds. time before her 100th birthday. She talked of the strict disci- Corran Herald pline operating at the time, and how one of the teachers Miss Breslin School was very cross. The other teacher Miss Friar, while less inclined to The following lines were written by Martin Brennan, N. T, set out punishment, was also very around 1920 when he was principal at Killavil N.S. strict. Yet, she explained, most pupils received a reasonable educa- Killavill school still occupies tion there, and for the vast majority, That frontal river spot it was the one which prepared them Where dwelled an old academy for life. For many years forgot. Norah Feehily talked at length about the country-house dances, The teacher then was Anderson which she said, were the great To him tis strange to know social occasions of her early years. Our present teacher went to school Some fifty years ago. She had vivid memories of a youth- ful Michael Coleman playing at No horseless cars then whirled by these functions, and remarked, that No airmen overhead as a boy of sixteen or seventeen he No foreign news from round the globe already had a master's command of At home was daily read. the violin. She told me a story of one par- If fifty years has brought such change ticular occasion when a house was One cannot imagine how packed to capacity, and a host of The world wide will wag at all musicians were sitting by the back In fifty years from now. wall giving of their best. Somebody By courtesy of Mrs. Gormley announced, "Mickeen Coleman is (Carrawloughlin) here". And old fiddler sitting in a corner by the fireside quickly packed his fiddle and bow into a years, young Norah Kelleher left it and their efforts in trying to avoid case, and pushed it back under a all behind her and headed off for the being conscripted into the U.S. pooch-bed behind him, muttering land of opportunity. She had got army. Some had contracted mar- "That garson is a bit too good for good friends and relations in the riages in order to escape the draft. my likin". It would seem that even States, and soon found herself a suit- Many more were sent to Europe to at this stage in his career, may older able job in . She later fight in the great war. Hundreds of musicians were very much aware of visited Boston which she described them died on the battlefield. his genius. as a lovely friendly city with a large The old country beckons, and in She went on to describe the door Irish population. Sometimes, during 1922 Norah Kelleher returned dancing. Most country houses had holiday time, she had gone on train home for good. One thing she flagstone floors and were entirely journeys to other lesser-known parts missed greatly while abroad was unsuitable for step-dancing. The of the States. the strolls through the lush, shrub- kitchen door which was usually a Here again she was to renew filled gardens that surrounded her sturdy ledged and sheeted structure, her acquaintance with Coleman home. Coleman's rendering of the measuring about six feet by three, and his music. This was when his Shaskeen reel had always brought was removed from its hinges and 78 records began streaming out back sweet memories of home. The laid down on the centre of the from the recording studios. title of this rousing tune derived kitchen floor, and the dancer dis- "Oh!" she remarked, "That man from the name of a situ- played his agility by bouncing and made a big mistake to have accept- ated nearhand to Doocastle. Then, sidestepping the length and breadth ed a lump sum for allowing his there was the words of that lovely of the door, without sliding off. She music to be put on record". Had he old ballad which she recited in my remembered seeing Coleman doing been sensible and made a deal for presence. this act, and playing the fiddle at the royalties, he would have made a same time. There was even some fortune. Doocastle was a lovely place young ones around who could do a April 6th 1917 saw America When you and I were young dance on the largest flagstone on the under Woodrow Wilson declare In the green woods and the kitchen floor. war on Germany. Norah had vivid valleys At the tender age of seventeen memories of the young Irish lads, The small birds softly sung. respective were situated There stands the lofty castle nearhand to the Doocastle area. With its ivy coated o'er, A native Government was in Grattan e It was planted by James Evans place at the head of an Irish Free And the Cawleys of Doomore. State. Norah Kelleher married John Cleaners Doocastle was still a lovely Feehily in 1923 and she moved to place in 1922, but a significant his place at Ballinaraw, BALLYMOTE s change had taken place during Bunninadden. The couple had two those years she had been away. A sons Kevin and Vincent. Her hus- 9.30am - 7.00pm: war of independence had taken band died in 1954, and her TUESDAY-SATURDAY place in the meantime. Some of the youngest son Vincent died in 1970. great landowners had vanished Vincie, as he was popularly known Professional Drycleaning from the scene. People like the was a stylish young footballer who Phibbs family of Doobeg House, played with the 1953 junior 0 RETEXTURING O and the Cookes of Kilterra, whose Bunninadden football team which O REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS 0 won the County final, and his death at the early age of 39 years caused O FULL LAUNDRY SERVICE 0 widespread regret in this part of the 0 CURTAINS RELINED & REPAIREDO country. Nora Feehily to-day can surely Wedding Dresses Hand Finished lay claim to be one of the few remaining witnesses to many Grattan St Ballymote events great and small that have 071- 83477 occurred during the course of this century. She has lived through two World Wars. Ideologies, once believed formidable have risen and fallen. Dictators have come, and gone. Our 'Victor' whole way of life has undergone a AUTO SERVICES massive transformation. After our conversation at her O'Connell St neat home where she resides with Ballymote The members of her son Kevin, I thought, what a Ballymote wonderful woman of her years. For All... Wouldn't it be just great if she sur- * MECHANICAL REPAIRS * Heritage Group vived long enough to see the dawn GENERAL SERVICING. and the Editor of of a new century. And God willing, maybe it is not impossible. :k ALL MAKES OF PETROL The Longevity is a phenomenon that AND DIESEL * is not peculiar to the Bunninadden Corran Herald area. Her cousin Mrs. Scanlon of * WHEEL TRACKING James flanagan Knocknalough lived to the age of BALANCING * would like to wish all our 102 years. There are at least two more people resident within the * PUNCTURES REPAIRED readers, contributors and parish who are climbing close to TYRES FITTED* advertisers a very happy the summit of their tenth decade. PANEL BEATING and peaceful Christmas I've been reliably informed that a man named Scanlon, who dwelled and prosperous * RESPRAYING * VW in Kilshalvey, at the other end of rear the parish, had lived to the ripe old A Happy Christmas age of 109 years, and passed away to Everyone Nollaig Shona thtbh in the early years of this century. 071 8 3 9 5 7 co Léir orran ra arches which were most tastefully decorated, and on which was Champion March 1879 inscribed conspicuously "Welcome All". I have heard that several per- sons attended from the counties of ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT BALLYMOTE and Roscommon. A large constabulary-force drafted from various out-stations was in atten- dance to preserve order if neces- sary, but it must be gratifying to all All then marched through the who value the moral reputation of To THE EDITOR OF THE SLIGO town and out on the our countrymen, to learn that such CHAMPION Ballaghadereen road, on by the a vast concourse of persons church of Emlaghfad, and back to assembled, and dispersed without Sir, — The down-pour of rain the starting point where they doing any act which would call for and sleet which ushered in the arrived about six o'clock, p.m. A the interference of the preservers of National Festival kept thousands of platform having been here erected the public peace. Evening came, persons apprehensive that the they were addressed by several and with it the knowledge that such preparations for its celebration, speakers on divers interesting top- was the sobriety maintained and which had been for a considerable ics, amongst the rest, the such was the good order in every time in progress, would have grievances under which they sense preserved, that not a single proved a fruitless task. However, laboured from the treatment arrest was made. about noon, to the joy of all, the day received at the hands of unkind I am, sir, cleared, and hopefulness of a landlords and on their insufficient truly yours, bright afternoon was in the ascen- and unsatisfactory representation in A Lover of the Triple Leaf. dant. Then multitudes might be the House of Commons. seen, from all points of the com- Suggestions were also offered as pass, wending their way towards to the best means which could be the point of attraction. Amongst the adopted to mitigate such first arrivals were those from grievances. They were also warmly Gevagh, Heaps-town, and Sooey, and deservedly congratulated on Ulster all respectable in appearance, and the becoming manner in which they headed by Mr. MacDonagh, who had conducted themselves Bank displayed considerable tact and throughout the day, and they were energy in his management of all cautioned against any excesses on committed to his guidance. They their way to their respective homes took for their route the Heapstown which would reflect discreditably on Ballymote and Ballindoon road, and on by them and on the great feast which , and on arrival at the they had met to celebrate. Ten hun- cliffs of Keash they were met by the dred men and youths took part in contingent from and its the procession, each wearing a vicinity. Here they attended at the scarf. Several banners waved ULSTER BANK Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the along the line in which the most parish chapel, at the conclusion of conspicuous inscriptions were, Christmas Greetings to all which, having formed into four "Saint Patrick", "The harp and deep, they proceeded to Ballymote, Shamrock", "God Save Ireland", where the processionists of that vil- "The Sunburst and Shamrock". FOR ALL YOUR FINANCIAL lage with band and banners await- Some thousands of persons were REQUIREMENTS • . ed them The latter body were mar- also amongst the lookers-on. CONTACT: • ^• shalled by Messrs. McDermott, National airs were the order of the Walsh, and Cryan. All then proceed- day, "Patrick's Day", "Garryowen", MANAGER: ed to the Rockfield, by permission of "God Save Ireland" and "O'Donnell KIERAN MCGOWAN Mr. Patrick Coghlan. At four o'clock Aboo", being played alternately. p.m. the procession started from this Over the gateways leading into point, led by Messrs. McDermott, the field when the procession was ASST. MANAGER: MacDonagh, Walsh and Cryan on horseback, immediately followed by marshalled were erected triumphal NOBBY McGUIRK the Ballymote band...... -...... -...... COrran Herald

On investigation he dis- covered that mice had eaten through the bellows. Christmas After pausing and medi- tating for some time, he was inspired to compose a new carol, and then decided to Reflections contact the local school mas- ter to put it to music. That night at midnight STAN CASEY Mass Pastor Mourd and his school teacher colleague sang this carol for the first time to the accompaniment of one guitar. Hence was Christmas Candle born the famous carol "Silent Night". It proved to W inter has arrived and the dark be the most popular carol days of November are with us. The of all times and is sung in "We all dream of a leaves are falling, falling with a gentle all our churches by carol patter on the roadways and pave- White Christmas ' singers in the folk and pop ments, and finally rest with the soil of circuit by famous artists mother earth. such as Bing Crosby and throughout the world. Both men were never recognised for this beautiful musical creation, and it is sad to think that both men died in All natures children are silent! But hark! the abject poverty. great festival of Christmas is at hand and the heart Lastly, as our own country is presently in the of man will soon be filled with joy, hope and peace in throes of despair and tragedy I am prompted to quote anticipation of meeting loved ones away, and old the verse of Thomas Davis. friends once again. What matters that, at different shrines we pray Christmas has changed over the past few unto one God". decades. The commercial life of towns and cities has What matters that at different times our fathers also changed! No longer do we hear the rumble of won the Sod" carts, and the babble of turkeys and the gaggle of In fortune and in name we're bound by stronger geese at the Christmas markets in our towns. links than steel, We all dream of a White Christmas as do our lit- And neither can be safe nor sound, but tle children, but a white Christmas is rather rare in in the other's weal". our country. Changes in weather patterns, caused by the Greenhouse effect or more simply the heat- ing effect, and the ozone layer depletion which results from emissions such as methane C.F.C. etc. The net result of these is a gradual decline in the incidence of the traditional white Christmas. T. CASEY Santa Claus is now air borne to our supermar- kets. I do hope that our little children still hang up M.P.S.I. PH. C. their stockings and dream of the "traditional" Santa plodding through the snow with his laden sleigh drawn by reindeer. YOUR COMMUNITY PHARMACY The carol singers are and always will be a special Medical and Veterinary Prescriptions feature of the festive season. One of our most lovely and oldest carols has a very strange origin. It seems that one Christmas Teeling Street, Ballymote Eve in a little village called Augergaten, near Saltzburg in Austria, the year being 1818 Pastor Phone: 071- 83370 Mourd was practising carols for midnight Mass on the old organ in the Church, when suddenly the Christmas Greetings to one and all instrument became silent. Corran Herald ''>s_ _ 6

FOLLOWING A SERIES OF MEET- INGS recently held at Ballymote SLIGO CHAMPION FEBRUARY 1 8 9 7 which had been most successful and of a most enthusiastic character, the first ordinary business meeting was held in the Court-house on Thursday, 18th THE CREAMERIES inst, at 12 o'clock. On the motion of BALLYMOTE CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERY SOCIETY Canon Walker, Mr. Henry Shaw was moved to the chair. Canon Loftus, PP; Canon Walker, rector; Rev. H. Knox, said as the selection of a site seemed Booth, Mr. Bourne, Canon Loftus, Mr. J. Gore-Booth, and Mr. Bourne, still a matter of considerable difficulty Canon Walker, Rev. Mr. Knox, and from the Irish Agricultural Organis- for various reasons, and as he always almost all the members elected being ation, were also present. The building expected such would be the case, as present. The purchase of site was was crowded by farmers and others they might bear in mind, he suggested agreed upon and a large amount of interested in the movement, the bench to them at a former meeting to leave practical work was done; correspon- being occupied by ladies. The first the matter entirely in the hands of Mr. dence with firms who supply machin- business taken up was reading over the Gore-Booth and Mr. Bourne, as they ery and other plant, and other measures long list of applicants for shares (400) would take the most important view of were taken to get the work in hands as who it was proposed should be admit- the whole matter. However, as these soon as possible. The committee sat till ted, members of the society. The num- gentlemen seemed to find some diffi- a late hour discussing many things, ber of shares allotted being 1,110 culty, not knowing what direction the amongst others, the important matter of (eleven hundred and ten) which we largest supply was likely to come the pig trade, Mr. Bourne advising the understand is a record number. The from, he (the chairman) now suggested committee to take immediate measures chairman then called on Mr. Bourne, that Canon Loftus, Cnalon Walker, Mr to send their pigs direct to the curers, and subsequently on Mr. Gore-Booth Bourne and Mr. Gore-Booth should fix which they will take steps as soon as who explained fully to the meeting upon the site, their selection to be possible to carry out. The society has how they were to proceed with elec- unanimously agreed upon. This sug- fairly broken the record, haying the tion of a committee of management gestion was eagerly applauded, and largest number of shareholders and which was no easy matter owing to the was so practical that these gentlemen largest number of shares allotted of any yast area embraced by the society and soon after fixed upon a site, one which society yet established. Much credit is the large number to be represented. now meets with general approval, due to Miss Letty Reynolds for setting Eventually the townlands were alongside the railway, convenient to the matter in motion, to Mr. Henry grouped and a member elected from the rectory, where an abundant supply Shaw who did an immense amount of each group; only in a few instances of water is always available. A cordial organising work, and who deseryes was a poll required. Mr. R. A. Duke, D yote of thanks was accorded the chair- great credit for the energy he displayed L, Newpark, was elected president; man, on the motion of Canon Loftus, in pushing the business on. Mr. Mr. Henry Shaw, Clooneen, and the meeting concluded at 3 Hawksby makes an excellent secretary, vice-president; Mr. Jackson-Hawksby, secretary; o'clock. The committee appointed at and had had a lot of heavy work to get and Mr. J.D. O'Brien and Mr. the general meeting met again at the through, Canon Loftus, Canon Walker, Hawksby, treas. The Chairman then Court-house at 4 o'clock, Mr. Henry Rev. H. Knox, and the Rev. D. O'Grady Shaw again taking the chair, Mr. Gore- giving every possible assistance. The harmony existing amongst all classes 1935 AT GURTEEN promises a fine future for this large society. People generally feel much indebted to Mr. Gore-Booth for his assistance, and his very practical addresses and suggestions showing he had a full group of his subject. The applause he received showed he was always in touch with his audience. We sincerely hope the public expectations may be realized in the present creamery movement. The following gentlemen form an excellent Committee:— Messrs M. Scanlon, R. Orr, T. Cregan, G. Boyers, P. O'Brien, M.P. Scully, R.N. Craig, J.C. Brady, B. Rogers, P. Members of the Management and staff of Gurteen creamery pictured by a McGetrick, H. Clifford, J. Hannon, P.W. German photographer in 1935 Coghlan, P. Bruen, Honorary Members L to R P Horan Jnr., P. J. Colleary, Dominick Murray Sec., M. McKeon carrier, — The Very Rev. Canon Loftus, PP; J. Cawley, M. Tansey, M. Towey, P. McDonagh, L. Hannon, K. Hannon, M.K. Finn, K. Duffy, H. Horan, P. Horan Manager, father of Harry Horan, former the Rev. Canon Walker; the Very Rev. Chemist at Ballymote. H.M. Knox. 0 Corran Herald CHURCH 150 Years

MARY WHITE

Sherlock. It took a few transition 1993 WAS A SPECIAL YEAR weeks before our new PP. Fr. Joseph Spelman settled among us because the for Collooney because the Parish House was under re-construc- Parish Church, dedicated to tion, and is now 100% restored to its the Assumption of Our Lady former beauty. With all that work into Heaven, was 150 years and dedication the Church end old. Two years earlier, while of the town is a sight to behold day and night. Dean Paddy Higgins was RP. and Fr. Tommy Johnston n August 15th, 1993 Curate they undertook the the actual feast of the preparation of the Church O Assumption, Mass for this anniversary, by was broadcast from the painting inside, sanding, tar- Church on N.W.R. and Fr. macing, and flood-lighting Spelman delivered the fol- lowing homily: outside. To economise on "Under our Diocese Mid Majesty'. It is difficult for us in heating the area under the , in the Directory of Catholic 1993 to understand how they did it. balcony was transformed into Churches, in Ireland, which is pub- For them failure was out of the ques- a Blessed Sacrament Chapel, lished every year since early in the tion". Concluding Fr. Spelman said for morning Mass, Adoration last century, under the heading 'The "Collooney stands at a gap in the Ox State of Religion in Achonry', is writ- etc., and the Baptismal Font Mountains, a very busy gap. Hundreds ten (and he quoted) 'There is in the of thousands of people have seen the was re-located at the Sacred small town of Collooney, a new Church, standing guard on its hill heart Altar. Everybody loved Catholic Church, in course of erection, beside the town, a monument to those Fr. Johnston and the money which when finished, will be one of the who built it, and a challenge to us to came rolling in. most beautiful, ornamental churches follow them". in the entire province. The style of architecture is Gothic. The plan con- n the 8th of September, 1993 the same time The Board of sists of Nave, Aisles, Transept, Chancel, t Our Lady's Birthday, the Works/Department of the and Tower. The entire length is 110 school children got a half day, Environment were doing a feet. The Tower which will be 150 feet O A and i ,: al carpenter Mick White was splendid job on the Grotto area oppo- high, is placed in the western end of summoned by Jim Gilligan to bore a site the Church. The statue of the the North Aisle. The Church will be hole in the new floor of the belfry to Sacred Heart was presented by Fr. dedicated to God under the patronage allow the rope from the old bell, cast Towey when he was Curate in of the Blessed Virgin Mary. An under- in 1888, through so the bell could toll Collooney. When Dean Higgins PP. taking of such magnitude in so poor an in celebration. Bishop Thomas Flynn retired everyone was again delighted area, does credit to the pastor of the and at least twenty five priests, all of by the arrival of the youthful happy parish, Very Rev. Dean Patrick whom had connections with Collooney Curate Fr.Vincent Sherlock, but the Durcan, who was consecrated Bishop in the past, attended the special Mass happiness was short lived because Fr. of Achonry, in the Church on at 8 pm celebrated by Fr. Spelman PP Johnston was made Parish Priest in September 30th 1852, and to the piety Fr. Sherlock was MC for the night (in a Mullinabreena, a parish he chose to be and generosity of his worthy parish- class of his own the PP said). The near Collooney, and while we were ioners, who have no nobly seconded his church was filled to capacity, and happy for his promotion, we were laudable efforts in promoting the glory everyone received a commemorative grieved to lose him. But we still had Fr. of God by building a temple worthy of -...... --.----Corran ...-...... booklet on arrival. The offerings included unlit candles, a he Church was designed by Sir John Benson who was stone, a stole, a model of the Church by Edel Giblin, the born and reared in Collooney, and Bishop Durcan toyed Book of the Dead, The Bread and Wine. The prayers of the T with the idea of its being a Cathedral before faithful were offered for courage, reverence, the sick, the Ballaghderreen. Saints Feighin and Lassera, to whom the Church, the young and the joy of the night which included a Church in Ballinacarrow is dedicated, were natives. The nicely social and dance in the Teeling Centre, with music by tapered spire of the Church was completed in 1878, and in Christy O'Grady. Sr. Ann O'Connor provided a beautiful September of that year the Cross and Pedestal arrived from cake which was cut ceremoniously by 87 year old Sr. in a case 24 feet long. The Cross was 15 feet, with 9 Philomena O'Dea, Kinvarra and Swinford. Also present were feet of pedestal set in masonry. It was erected by Mr. Joe Sr. Consilio, Clifden and Swinford, and many of the sisters Clarence, scaffolder, Johnny Woods Aghamore, and helpers who taught in the Convent school down the years. Tom Curran, Eddie McGuinness, Knockbeg, Tommy Hall and Other special guests present were Mr. Edward and Lady Michael McDonnell, Ballisodare, as well as people from Diana Cooper of Markree Castle (it was Mr. Joshua Cooper Collooney Mills and Markree Castle. The women prayed on the seven generations back who donated the site for the Church) doorsteps, and Dr. O'Rourke read his Office in the Chapel yard and Mr. Harry O'Rourke, Sligo grand-nephew of Fr. Terence for its safe transit. O'Rourke, who was PP in Collooney for fifty five years, And finally from Archdeacon O'Rourke's History of the 1852 to 1907. parish: "The architect, the masons, the plasterers, the carpen- The following was gleaned from the booklet: ters, the labourers, all engaged in the erection of the Church In 1798 Mass was offered in all of the following locations were parishioners, and most of the money was collected by the — The Glen and Largan called Leim na Heile; by a large people of the parish". O O O ledge of rock over the village of Coney; at Clogh an Sagairt in Kinnegrelly; at Bealachban with an earthen enclosure; in a barn at Largan, South side of the mountain; in 1770 Fr. Watt erected a small slated Chapel at Carhownagh, part of which is incorporated in the present Chapel; at Lisseneena, MARY ROSE CRYAN by a ditch in an open field; and finally in a long thatched house at the angle of the road turning up the hill between • Card and Gift Shop Tubberscanavan and Cartron. MAIN ST, BALLYMOTE LARGE SELECTION OF M.S Readathon Cards & Gifts For Christmas stockists of • Stephen Flannery Belleek & Parian China 4._ Parker & Papermate Pens & M.S Readathon is a fund raising effort in aid of M.S.. Christmas Novelties Every year Scoil Mhuire gan Smál participates in the All purchases Gift wrapped free Readathon. M.S. stands for Multiple Sclerosis. We read books in order to raise money for the M.S. victims. AUCTIONEER What is Multiple Sclerosis/M.S? AGENT FOR IRISH PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY It is a disease of the central nervous system. It can affect the ability to walk or to use one's limbs. Who gets it? GERRY CAS I ' It usually strikes 15 to 40 years olds. Tens, hundreds and Lord Edward St even thousands of Irish people are directly affected by Multiple Sclerosis. What causes it and is there a cure? GROCERY The cause is not yet known nor the cure or treatment, but it is said that one day, with our help, it will be found. We NEWSAG are proud to say our school has collected £500 and we have also benefited by the reading done. FRESH COOKED CHICKENSDAILY A word of thanks to our sponsors too! Stephen Flannery, 5th class Age 11 A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND Scoil Mhuire gan Smál,Ballymote. A BRIGHT NEW YEAR Corran Herald

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THE INDUSTRIAL MOVEMENT L ACE MAKING AT BALLYMOTE

handkerchief — which she turned not possibly get better material for The "IRISH DAILY IN- out. True heroism is displayed by their money. Let all those who think DEPENDENT" publishes these brave efforts made under of making themselves or their such difficulties and disadvan- friends a present of the ever- the following particulars tages. Lace-making may with jus- admired lace remember such enter- concerning the Beech- tice be classed under the heading prises as that organised at the mount Home Industries' of those "refining and dignifying Beechmount, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Society, and the lace- handicrafts" above referred to. They will then have the gratifica- The habits of thrift, cleanliness tion of knowing that they have making carried on under and neatness displayed by the helped to keep some of our girls at its auspices: workers are remarkable. The home under the sheltering shadow Beechmount Industry, though of the "Fair Hills of Holy Ireland". O The society has now been only in its infancy, promises to be working only eight months, hav- of untold benefit to the girls and ing started operations in May women of the district. As usual, last, when a class of nineteen the question of the sinews of war hristmas greetings to all girls was formed. is a vital one. our Work had however, to be sus- The industry, having so lately pended owing to an outbreak of customers and friends started, and not being as yet illness in the neighbourhood, widely from and the class was not re- " promises to be of untold known, is opened till September. Since benefit to the girls and s t r u g - then decided progress has JOHNSON'S women of the district" gling. been made. Over twenty girls The difficulty in supporting now attend the class. They turn the classes is great. A teacher has FURNITURE out really fine work, which fetch- been professionally engaged, and es a good price. Almost all the is paid a weekly salary. The pay- workers employed are now mak- LORD EDWARD STREET ment of this salary, combined ing saleable work. The beginners, BALLYMOTE with other incidental expenses, is of course, get a smaller price than a tax which is met with great dif- the more advanced pupils — but ficulty. The society is trying to get All your house Furnishing any remuneration is an object. assistance from the Congested requirements at keenest prices The prices vary from 3s 9d to 18s Districts' Board. If it succeeds in the piece; handkerchiefs and col- doing so it will be enabled to VISIT OUR larettes being among the articles extend its operation considerably, made. As an evidence of the per- EXTENSIVE and benefit the neighbouring con- severance of the workers it may gested districts accordingly. SHOW ROOMS be mentioned that several of If there is ever an occasion on them are physically disabled. which the Irish women should feel Their delicacy prevents them bound to come to the help of their from engaging in hard work, and less fortunately placed country- it is only under great difficulties The Corran Herald women, it is in a case of this kind. that they can even engage in the published by The workers more than do their lace work. Miss Reynolds person- BALLYMOTE HERITAGE part, and it is for the spending sec- ally instructed the girls who, GROUP . tion of the community now to do owing to ill-health, were unable Editor James Flanagan theirs. The very name of Irish lace to attend the class. One of these Design and Typesetting girls, who works with her left now calls up to the feminine mind Drumlin Publications hand owing to her right hand visions of "a thing of beauty and a Manórhamilton, Co. Leitrim. joy for ever". No sacrifice is 072 - 55237 being powerless, earned 3s 9d for Printed by the Sligo Champion the first piece of work — a small required from those who patronise home manufacture, for they can- ...... -...... -...... Cowan Herald 10

CLOONAMEEHAN GRAVEYARD 1993

...`to mark the family grave with a piece of Mary B. Timoney cut stone taken from the church, brought the sanctity of the church to the The interior of the church and of the domestic range were used for burials grave plot" after the Suppression. Many of the graves are marked by marking stones. These stones have no inscriptions and a great many of them were stones taken from the buildings to mark fami- ly plots. Several rows of them are within and around the buildings. The oldest dated inscriptions on the grave memorials are from the early 19th. cen- tury. The small number of inscribed memorials is not necessarily an indica- tion of poverty. It has to be remem- bered that not many people were able to read and write then, and it could have been considered more important to mark the family grave with a piece of cut stone taken from the church, bringing the sanctity of the church to the grave plot. View of CLOONAMEEHAN DOMINICAN PRIORY from the north west with domestic range to the left There are some very fine memori- als in the graveyard. The most notable THE DOMINICANS came to the church casts a shadow on the living of these being the two sandstone Ireland in 1224. They founded three area. This added to the discomfort and memorials made by J. Finn of houses in Co. Sligo. These were were penance of Dominican monastic life. Bunninadden dating to the second half in Sligo town in 1252 by Maurice The two light east window, the only of the 19th. century and the well Fitzgerald and Ballindoon in 1507 and intact feature, is well carved but it is carved limestone headstones to Patrick Cloonmeehan in 1488, both by the now in an unstable condition. There is Rogers, who died 1817, and to Rose McDonagh family. Cloonameehan is in a projection on the inside of the central Druery, who died 1823. There are Rinnarogue townland, 4 miles west of mullion of the window for holding some fine table tombs which are large Ballymote. In 1588, after the suppres- shutters or framed glass in place. stones supported by four legs and look sion of the monasteries, the friary and There is a plain piscina in the south like low tables. Some of the recumbent its lands were granted to Richard wall where the sacred vessels were stones, that is those that lie flat on the Kindlemersh. It later passed to the washed. ground, have well carved putti (angel) Taffe family and then to the Earl of heads in the corners and are the work Shelburne. On the 1836 Ordnance Survey map of a branch of the Diamond family the graveyard is kidney shaped, the who came from to work in The monastic complex was of a present Bunninadden to Ballymote Bunninadden. Two nationally known much greater extent than what is with- road had not yet been built. The people buried here are John 0 Dowd, in the present graveyard wall; regret- entrance to the graveyard was from the M.P. for South Sligo 1900-1918, and Joe tably we do not know what lands or north-east corner. The shape of the O Dowd, Sligo traditional musician. other buildings they possessed. The graveyard at that time can still be seen remains of the buildings stand in the in the alignment of graves to the west A FAS graveyard clean up scheme centre of the old graveyard. The of the priory. These graveplots are the organised by Bunninadden Parish ruinous church, like all Dominican oldest undisturbed graves in the grave- Council with support from Sligo houses, had its domestic range to its yard perhaps dating from as far back County Council started in September north. Other orders placed their as the 18th. century. A few of these 1993. After two months work the veg- domestic quarters and cloisters to the graves have been moulded with etation has been cut back and removed south so they would get the maximum stones, a feature which can also be seen from the graveyard. The areas inside sunlight; on the north side the roof of in other parts of the graveyard. the graveyard walls and around the ...... -...... orran Herald

seem the task of the clergy to organise, individual families must keep their When walking down the road at night, plots in good condition. Alternativly, I heard a dog "woof, woof, someone could be employed for a brief I switched on my torch and looked period to do this work. around, Graveyards very easily can go But there was nothing to be found. back to an overgrown condition in a short time. Unfortunately some grave- Then next evening when walking again, yards which were cleaned up six or I heard a cat" Meow", seven years ago in the county are now I shone my torch and looked again, in as bad a condition if not worse. It But nothing did it shine upon. must not be left to FAS schemes or the County Council to upkeep them. It is a way that people can show respect to When walking again with my friend, their dead. "It is a holy and a whole- I did not hear a dog or cat, some thing to pray for the dead." But heard a horse "neigh", should have been "It is a holy and a I shone my torch, wholesome thing to pray for the dead and to care for their last resting place." But nothing was there except a post, Was it a ghost? Walking a graveyard can be a pleasant experience. It is impor- By Niamh Mongey tant to give our childern a pride in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál Headstone of the Healy family carved their family and community so Age 11 by J. Finn of Bunninadden. that they appreciate their grave- yard as a part of the history and 6th Class trees have been cleared of loose stone living heritage of the county • • and rubbish. These stones have been built into a circular platform in a depression to the east of the church. No stone has been removed from the Come and Visit The New Look graveyard. A special area will be allo- cated for the dumping of material in Hurleys Corran `Express the future. The existing paths have Ballymote been cleaned and new ones are to be O Connell St. made. The stream inside the roadside Ballymote (INCORPORATING STONEPARK RESTAURANT) wall of the graveyard is to be piped and covered, giving a greater area for park- HUGE VARIETY FROM: ing. All work has been done under * Newspapers * Magazines * FULL BREAKFAST constant archaeological supervision. * SNACKS "FRESH PASTRIES" Confectionery * * AFTERNOON TEA* Maintainence of the graveyard after * Tobacco * Stationery * Why not try our delicious Pizzas the proposed clean up should be easy. or Grill of your choice This should be done as a matter of local *National Lottery Tickets & pride. Weed killer may seem a simple Lotto * All tastes catered for, solution. However the side effects you won't be disappointed make it unwise. It encourages the COME AND SEE CUR WOWS growth of moss and coarse weeds for Stonepark TOY GROTTO o the future and we simply do not know the long term effect of even small quan- 'Restaurant tities of chemicals on stone. As one FULL RANGE OF CHRISTMAS (AT REAR) alternative, the concept of graveyard CARDS & DECORATIONS IN days could be established. On these STOCK FULL A LA CARTE MENU days the parishioners would collective- to 10.00 pm ly go and cut the fresh growth, grass, Christmas Greetings from small tree shoots and briars, before they Special Sunday Lunch get out of hand. This should be in Michael, Patricia and staff Spring or early Summer; perhaps Good FULL WINE LICENCE Friday would be an ideal day to begin SEATS 65 and again in Autumn. While this may I 071- 83185 • Corran era SLIGO CHAMPION MARCH 1935 OWNERSHIP OF BALLYMOTE COURTHOUSE A.I.B. REPORT TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL Bank At the meeting of the Co. Council held on Saturday last, the Secretary, Mr. M. Keane, submitted the following report: CONNELL ST At meeting of 31st August last, I was directed to look up any records obtain- 0' able dealing with Ballymote Courthouse which is presently in need of urgent BALLYMOTE repair. I, therefore, submit the following particulars: (1)The Ballymote Courthouse and buildings on the pot of ground, attached thereto was built by the 071 - 83156 Grand Jury n 1813-15 on a lease obtained km the landord (Gore-Booth) at an annual rent of £5. Those buildings origndly cost the Grand Juy about £ 1750, (2) In the year 1885 the Grand Jury handed over to Gore-Booth the premises known as OFFICER IN CHARGE the Bridewell (where, prisoners were kept) and the caretaker's residence, both of those buildlngs were attached to the courthouse and built on plot referred to, and in Seamus Cronin later years, about 1915, the Gore-Booth property in and around Ballymote was sold to the Congested Dlstrlcts Board, who notified the Co- Council in 1921 that the Christmas Greetings to ground rent of £5 was sold to the Ballymote Electric Lighting Company, and to whom everyone this rent has since being paid. It is obvious, therefore, that the courthouse is the prop- erty of the Sligo Co. Council, and a sum of £300 was spent by them on putting it into repair in 1925. In March, 1925, the Electric Lighting Company offered to sell the courthouse, etc., to the Sligo Co. Council for the sum of £300. This offer was refused Patrick Rogers Ltd on the grounds that the courthouse was thelr own property". Ballymote Co Sligo The report was referred to the Co. Surveyor to have the necessary repairs carried al.. Phone 83318 Fax 83676

Official Opening of New School BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR SALE • Cement • Lime • Timber • A new era for primary education has begun in Ballymote with the Slabs • opening of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. • Galvanised Iron • Built as to include and greatly extend the former girls' school it is the result Plumbing of the amalgamation of that school Materials • Fishing Tackle • with the former boys' school and it • Cement £90 per tonne • brings about the full integration of primary education in Ballymote. 8.00am -6.30pm six days per week The official opening took place on October 29th, 1993. A special Mass was A Very Happy Christmas & a concelebrated in the Parish church, at Bright New year which the Bishop of Achonry, Most Rev. Dr. Flynn, was chief celebrant. The other celebrants were Very Rev Canon Flynn, P.P., Ballymote, Rev. Fr. O'Mahony, C.C. CRYAN & CO., Ballymote, and Very Rev. Canon Wims. M.I.A.V.I Pupils, teachers and representatives of the fund-raising Committee took part in the liturgy, being involved in reading, singing, Teeling Street, Prayers of the Faithful and Offertory Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Procession. In this Procession models of Mr. Eamonn McGuiness, Divisional Inspector, unveiling a plaque to commem- Phone 071 - 83316 the two former schools and of the new orate the renovation and extension of extension were presented as gifts. Scoil Mhuire gan Smál AUCTIONEERS & Also present were members of the VALUERS Board of Management, former teachers, Bishop and a plaque was unveiled by Mr INTO representatives, the president of the McGuinness. Association of Primary Teaching Sisters, The teaching staff of the new school is as Livestock Agents Flanagan Bros. (Builders), representatives follows: Sr. Regina Lydon (Principal), Mrs Ballymote of B.O.W, Mr Eamonn McGuinness, Dolores Taheny (Vce-Principal),i Mr N. Farry, Divisional Inspector, Local Dáil Deputies Mrs N. Tansey, Mrs M. Orr, Mrs Kennedy- Christmas Wishes to all our and County Councillors. Reilly, Mrs O'Connor-Davey, Mr M. Customers and Friends At the school itself the tape was cut by Heffernan, Mrs L. Nollany, Mrs M. Crowe. 0 SLIGO CHAMPION JANUARY 1907 BEECHMOUNT HOME INDUSTRIES, BALLYMOTE THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The annual general meeting of as compared with the amount of also would affect Sligo. the Beechmount Home Industries work done by other schools does Mr. Shaw also addressed the Society was recently held in the not come up to the average which it meeting, and advocated the intro- Courthouse, Ballymote. might easily have reached. There duction and advancement of The Very Rev. Canon Loftus seemed to be great apathy and Technical instruction, and referred presided. want of earnestness amongst the to its claims in Ballymote for finan- Amongst those present were: workers. It was a grevious state of cial aid from the Committee of Mrs. Gethin, Earlsfield; Mrs. things, as it showed lack of energy Technical Education. He also Walker, Rectory; Mrs. Tighe, and interest on the part of the girls referred to the necessity for Mullaghour Cottage, and the not only in their work, but self- Misses Tighe, Miss Reynolds, improvement. From her experience Beechmount; Rev. D. Gallagher, of this and other schools she could "a girl could easily earn C.C.; Rev. D. O'Grady, Adm. state that a girl could easily earn Bunninadden; Mr. J. D. O'Brien, from 6s to 10s per week. In fact from 6s to10s per week" J.P.; Dr. Harte, Mr. A. Gillmor, J.P.; some of their young workers had Mr. J. G. Reynolds, Mr. J. Reynolds, realised on an average 6s per week, Mr. J. Tighe, Mr. P. Dawson, Mr. J. and the earnings of some have even improvement in cottage homes, Hunter, Mr. M. Davey etc. reached 10s per week occasionally. and suggested the formation of a Letters expressing inability to She believed but for their own want committee to offer prizes for the attend were read from the Most of energy they might have been various improvements, such as Rev. Dr. Clancy, Lord Bishop of receiving payment at this rate cleanliness, flower beds, the plant- Elphin; Sir Jocelyn Gore-Booth, almost constantly. The report also ing of shrubs and trees about the Mrs. Percival, Templehouse, presi- stated that the girls should have house, removal of dung heaps and dent of the Society, Major C.K. been more regular in their atten- cesspools from the immediate O'Hara, Annaghmore, Rev. Canon dance at school, for those who had vicinity of the houses. He forcibly Walker. been regular in their attendance at reminded those present that some Miss L. Reynolds, hon. sec., read work had made remarkable homes were difficult of improve- the report of the committee from progress, so much so that at pre- ment, such as those occupied by May 1899, to December 1900. It was sent two of them were engaged as bachelors, notwithstanding the to the effect that the Society was teachers in other parts of the coun- presence of Dr. Harte — (laughter) formed and the school began to try on a salary of £1 per week — but if the disease was not chron- work in May, 1899, but owing to an respectively. It showed that ic it might not yet be considered unfortunate outbreak of scarlatina although much fault could be hopeless. In appealing to the peo- in the district the school had to be found with many of the workers, ple to join strongly and unitedly to closed in June, and that naturally many of them had done credit to claim their rights under the finan- retarded the progress of the indus- the district to where they belonged. cial scheme of the Technical and try. The school re-opened in The teacher, Miss McArdle is an -Agricultural Committee he also, September, 1899, with a class of fif- efficient and careful manager and appealed as strenuously to the teen workers. The first work of the deserves much praise for the way landlords to exercise their duties as girls was sold in October. When the she looks after the pupils. She keenly as they exercised their rights school closed for the holidays on might mrntion that she holds a in assisting the people to amelio- the 1st September, the number of medal from the Belfast Exhibition rate the condition of their homes, as workers had increased to thirty. of 1887 for excellent work. it was well that with financial The increase had been gradual The Very Rev. Chairman read improvement they should have since the school opened, and the the letter from the Most Rev. Dr. domestic amelioration. October after the holidays the num- Clancy which was before the Dr. Harte then addressed the ber of workers had increased to 60. Roscommon Co. Council on meeting, and said he had no inten- The entire sale of lace since the re- Tuesday, with reference to the tion of taking any part in the pro- opening of the school in September, Technical Education in the Co. ceedings, but could not resist Mr. 1899, amounted to £116 4s 4d. This Roscommon, and explained how it Shaw's attack on bachelors in gen- Corran Herald 14 eral, and his implied attack on him- part, when she anticipated greater •. self (Dr. Harte) in particular. results would be obtained. Bachelorhood was no man's misfor- The election of committee, Londis • • tune. The most that could be said of which up to the present, consisted it was man's fault, a fault which all of ladies, was then gone into, and Kane's Superstore bachelors sooner or later intended the following were unanimously Ballymote 071- 83315 to remedy (laughter). He thought it added to the existing committee — rather unfair of Mr. Shaw to drag Miss Tighe, Mullagheur Cottage; Loads of Christmas Specials bachelors into his remarks, consid- Very Rev. Canon Loftus, P.P.; Mr. J. in ering, as they all believed, he was a Hannon, J.P.; Mr. J. H. Reynolds, bachelor himself at one time. and Dr. Harte. GROCERY, FRUIT & VEG., Bearing in mind Mr. Shaw's deep Mrs. Percival, Templehouse, MEAT, FROZEN FOODS, interest in the question of co-opera- was unanimously re-elected presi- WINES tion, he would suggest that he dent, and Miss Letty Reynolds, would apply that principle to the hon. sec. abolition of bachelors (loud laugh- The retiring lady members of Assuring you of continued excellence ter). In coming to the serious side the committee were re-elected of the question, from his experience unanimously. Season's greetings to all our during the last twelve months from Mr. Shaw, the presiding chair- customers and friends visiting the homes of people man, at this period proposed in throughout the district, he could very happy terms a cordial vote of bear testimony to the great thanks to Miss Reynolds on her improvement, especially amongst splendid exertions in connection JOHN the girls, that has been brought with the lace industry. t about by the co-operative lace Dr.Harte seconded the vote of industry.He thought it may be thanks, which was passed with DODDY regarded as a blessing for the dis- acclamation. O'CONNELL ST trict, and he was of opinion that all Miss Letty Reynolds being those interested in that improve- moved to the second chair, Mr. J. H. BALLYMOTE ment owe a deep debt of gratitude Reynolds proposed and Mrs. Tighe to Miss Reynolds for her unselfish seconded a vote of thanks to Mr. efforts to secure the success of the Shaw for presiding. BAR & LOUNGE Beechmount Lace Class. In refer- The Chairman having acknowl- (with Meeting Room) ence to the grant from the edged that he always spoke freely Department, his small experience among an audience of gentleman, of Governmental Departments had but when it came to addressing or Statoil Petrol been that they are slowest to those responding to such a large audi- Diesel who most need their help, and he ence of ladies, it brought him Oils would advise them to persevere forcibly back to his younger days Christmas Greetings and be independent, and they (laughter). He felt young again on would find that the Department being honoured on this occasion by would be only to ready to give addressing such a large audience them the grant. The one great fea- principally composed of ladies, and May Hunt ture in the improvement of the he failed to realise from the happi- girls was the spirit of independence ness which that sex brought him to displayed amongst them. There the domestic circle why so many wishes all her ^' were a lot of the girls present now bachelors were at large, and hoped and he would again suggest to Mr. that the beginning of the century FRIENDS AND • . Shaw to apply his co-operative would be an improvement and principles. He heartily endorsed advancement in the highest sense RELATIVES, • • everything Mr. Shaw said on the of co-operation by the introduction subject. (Applause). of more of the element he saw and also all in Here Very Rev. Canon Loftus before him, amongst the homes of retired, and Mr. Henry Shaw took those bachelor individuals Northwest & Mid- the chair. (applause). Miss Reynolds next spoke, and West Radio, regretted the apathy displayed by Several beautiful specimens of the lace workers here when com- the lace — the lace of the girls of a Happy Christmas and a pared to similar classes in Mayo the Beechmount were on display. and urged greater efforts on their Prosperous New Year. 15' .-....: ...:. a r Corran He ant association with the shareholders and highly suc- cessful ones for the club. Ballinascarrow takes over GOLF from here. Pat Ruddy's boyhood heroes weren't pioneers (beer and spirits included) but they brought the club through HISTORY by Tom McGettrick many trials. Only for them and Pat and Mickey and a few others it would have died and Ballymote would have lost a social asset of great value. IT'S NOT THE KIND OF HISTORY one finds in I, who have a picture of the 9th green with the big school looks but recent references to Ballymote in rock nearby, on my wall to keep memory fresh join in a high places sent me down memory lane and I thought farewell to the share-farm. In those years the share- I would report back from there. I was given a beauti- holders were guests at an annual dinner in the local fully produced thirty-six page brochure for The hotel and as they took their seats on one such occasion European Club at Brittas Bay, Wicklow, which had a these line were scribbled. Some are now shareholders foreword headed "A precious link added to Ireland's from where they can look down on all golfers, others golfing ring of Gold" written by Pat Ruddy, the club like Matt and Paddy and Owen may remember:- and links owner and designer. In its glossy pages I You may talk of Killarney and of Lough Gill so fair, found Michael Davey, Paddy Coen, Paddy Mullen and Travel all Ireland, go here and go here, Harry Horan acknowledged by Pat Ruddy for their But where will you find such fresh air and such help in guiding his first steps at Ballymote on the charm, way to his present status in the world of golf. As beside Ballymote on the Carrigans share farm. Then a young lady was enthusing about Sligo's scenery after a recent holiday there that included a And to match this fine scene there are people so grand, game of golf at Ballymote for her husband and her- Who gave to the golf club a lease of the land, self. She spoke with deep appreciation of Carmel's And now here tonight we are all joined in one and Owen's kindness and she knew that the club had 7b eat and to chat and to dance and have fun. recently changed it's grounds but she did not remem- There's the Scanlons, Pat, Paddy, Mattie and Owen, ber the names. It was golf at Ballymote and this was And Batty Joe Cawley who lives on his own, their first time there. Jimmy Lavin, Mick Hunt, Berchmans Scully also History takes over now. The first golf was at And Willie Killoran sitting down there below. Derroon on Captain Gethin's 40 acre farm. That was in the 1920's. Fr. Anthony never kept the congrega- In the words of the poet tion long at Mass– a half hour, less if there was golf. Men may come, men may go, He was driving off on the first tee and there were oth- Life's like that, we pass on, you all know 'tis so, ers waiting. He had a "fresh air" that's when one hits May the ties that unite us tonight never sever, nothing, a complete miss. To add to his embarrass- But remain like the brook that keeps going forever. ment Joe H— who liked taking a rise out of him remarked "You didn't even hit Ireland, Father". There And now in the evening when the sun's going low, were other stories, just fun. It fixes the Derroon era. And you've worked hard all day and you've nowhere He was in Ballymote from 1922 to 1933. No more wel- to go, come or consoling priest could come to a house when Take your clubs in the car, there's no cause for alarm, illness or other trials asked for his ministration. But And play the nine holes on the Carrigans share-farm. golf has even produced widows. Sic transit ... In the 1930's golf had moved to the share-farm in Carrigans Upper. The first tee drove up by the "flash" Michael T— was an engineer trained in straight lines but his ball mostly went in a kind of semi-circle and Sharon's into the water. In a thousand years time when golf has given way to some other game probably up in the UNISEX HAIRDRESSING sky, golf-balls will be dug up there – not all Michael's of course – and zoologists who by that time will know everything will explain them as a pre-natal stage in LORD EDWARD STREET the development of dinosaurs of the frog genius, eggs BALLYMOTE that didn't hatch out. But history is about what hap- pened, not what is in prospect. TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10 AM TO 6.00 PM For a brief period golf moved to Kilbrattan, a love- TEL: 83382 ly setting at Templehouse Lake, it moved to Patterson's farm at Carrigans and then after a period Christmas Greetings to all with no home to go to, the club came back to the our customers share-farm, and there followed many years of pleas-

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EVERY CHRISTMAS many injections. They must have Lord Edward St., Ballymote children get pets as presents. But shelter from the flies in summers is this a good idea? The and the cold in winter. Their Christmas greetings I.S.P.C.A. argues that pets hooves must be trimmed regular- shouldn't be given as Christmas ly and they must be loved. to all our customers and friends presents, as after a while the What about our birds? Those novelty wears off and the pets are who bring us so much happiness neglected. Puppies and kittens in their cheery songs. Our small are often the innocent victims. little feathered friends are vulner- Scanlon's In early Spring, many young able especially during the harsh animals are found in dumps or winter months. In the cold Corner House straying around towns. Donkeys months I think that everyone, and horses are also very cruelly especially young people, should O'Connell St treated, but we can prevent this put out some crumbs to make the happening by following some birds happy. When I sit known to Ballymote simple rules. Before parents give my Christmas dinner and fill animals as presents, they should myself with all the goodies I feel 07 1- 8377? check out the real interest and sorry for the poor turkey who lost commitment of young children to his life!! their pets. So finally, let's all show kind- Dogs and cats and all other ness and love to our animal Christmas types of pets must be fed well, friends who cannot voice their Greetings to all our cus- kept warm, exercised regularly need for our care. We will be and given their worm doses and rewarded by faithful, caring, tomers and friends. vaccinations. They thrive on love companions called animals. and care. Donkeys and ponies Animals can and will be man's like to be fed well with nuts, hay best friends. and oats, exercised and given a By Diane Keevans field in which to gallop. They 6th class must be wormed at least four Age 12 PICNIC times a year and given their Scoil Mhuire gan Smál BASKET Wolf Tone St The Keash Inn Ballymote

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