By Kathleen Mullane

WHAT A WEEK

Well, the Listowel Races are over for yet another year and what a great week it was for ardent Race Goers and for everyone who just needed a break  after what was a difficult few years. The great weather was a huge added bonus for the week, which helped draw the biggest crowds to the island and to Listowel in a while. Ballybunion too saw a great influx of visitors to the sea-side resort, it more resembled the months of July and August. And was that not wonderful for all the businesses who had a few very hard years.

Now it’s time I suppose to prepare ourselves for the Autumn and as I put these few lines together this Sunday evening, you can notice it getting dark much earlier, and also a change in the temperatures. However we shouldn’t complain as Florida and Canada today have seen storms and Hurricanes wash away their homes etc .

The Coffee Morning in aid of Milford Hospice, which took place in the Hall on Thursday morning last, attracted a great crowd who gave so generously to this worthy cause and donations are still coming in. Well done to all those who did the lovely baking for the cause and to all who helped out on the day.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Peter Cluney and his family on the passing of his father Ernest in Belfast last week. Ernie was cremated at Roselawn Crematorium. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Sympathy also to his daughter-in-law Dympna and granddaughter Molly in Gortnagross.

The death also took place last week of Dan Barrett of Glenagragra, Athea at the Regional Hospital, Limerick. His remains reposed at Lyons’ Funeral parlour on Thursday evening last where many came to pay their respects to his sons and relatives. Requiem mass on Friday in Athea Church was followed by burial in Kilfergus Cemetry. Dan had reached a great age and was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace. Sympathy to his family relatives and many friends.

A few lines I came across as Autumn approaches to think about.

As AUTUMN upon us give us a view of the Changing TREES—on a crisp late September Day

A WARM drink  and a good BOOK

The season is changing  but we look forward yet again to brighter, warmer  days .

It’s Time now to slow down a little after a busy Summer and be THANKFUL for everything.