By Kathleen Mullane

BITS  AND BOBS

Well to say it was a mixed week of Weather would be putting it Mildly to say the least. There were blasts of Sunshine, a lot of Humidity, some of the heaviest Thunder showers we have seen in a very long time, which left many places flooded and premises damaged, coupled with very strong claps of Thunder and lightning, however we can’t complain as up to now we have been blessed with gorgeous Sunshine which enabled farmers to get their Silage done so easily and turf was brought home extra early this year with little or no bother, so we have a lot to be grateful for.

Well DOLLY DAY in Listowel last Saturday turned out to be a wonderful success and if Photos are anything to go by it seems there was quite a few Male Dolly’s there too all dressed up in their Blonde wigs, Cowboy Hats, Jeans and extravagant outfits, all for a great cause namely Kerry Hospice and Comfort Chemo Kerry. The total number of Dolly’s was 1,137 which indeed was incredible, lets hope it’s broken the World Record. Well done to all the dedicated organisers and indeed to all those who took the time out to be there in their style.

Sunday July 2nd sees the Athea Horse-Pony Races taking place in Glenagower, with kind permission of the O’Keeffe Family. Hopefully it will be a fine day for the event and that families will enjoy the Day of Racing.

I wonder has anyone like myself nearly got mowed down recently by speeding vehicles. I was walking to the village the other morning and at that treacherous bend beyond the sewerage gate a car passed coming from Glin direction at a decent speed, whereas a van coming out from Athea was lifting both vehicles crossing each other out left me Pinned to the ditch as far in as I could go. I really think there is going to be a serious accident there. Maybe a sign should be erected saying DANGEROUS BEND or something to that effect. Some walkers now are even crossing over to the left before the bend to stay safe I’m told. Of course I could go on and on bringing the Bridge in the village into the same category of speed, maybe Speed Ramps would help there, especially when kids are going to school and some now cycling. Now I have my Rant said for this week.

THOUGHT FOR THIS WEEK:-

You’ve got to do your own GROWING, no matter how Tall your Grandfather was.