Guth & Tuairim, Meán Fómhair 1983

, MAGHERY 3 Sunday, 7th August saw the official opening of the new sportsfield at Maghery· and also the closing of a very successful festival. Mr. Arty Gallagher, a native of Maghery and a ~epresentative of the Donegal Association in America, performed the official opening. On Saturday night the "King" of the Festival was chosen in the Strand Bar. Five independent judges were given the difficult task of choosing the "King" from the hundreds of stunning men on view- all waiting expectantly, counting the hairs on their chests, licking on their moustaches and sleeking back their hair. Tension was high when the winner was announced - our very own John Brown, better known as "Big Yin". James Glackin came a sporting second and immediately took over the duties of the king who was too overcome to make a speech. Big John collapsed in tears while Paddy McGee had to be helped from the pub - both overcome by what they called "the judges" harsh decision. Next morning the "King" and his second– in-command were taken on a motorcade through their parish, led by Pat the Cope. On the way back to Maghery, the "King's" crown was suddenly wrenched from his head. Rumour has it that a jealous rival took a pot-shot at him but the "King" dismissed this notion, saying no one could envy thetask ahead of him in the coming year, with personal appearances, speeches, etc. Next year will see an even bigger and better festival in Maghery. Q) .... '0 Q) Q) c gf ·rl ~ Q) Ul Q) .c +> .c +> ·rl . ~ § E >, '0 c ~ C!l :!' ci .... Q) C!l .c 0 •rl :E CLOICH CHEANN FHAOLA Bh{ la m6r sp6irt acu amuigh ar oile;n Inis Eo Finne ar na mallaibh. Chuaigh scaifte m6r amach 6n Tfr Mer agus bhf la ar doigh ag achan duine. Leeds Theatre '..lorkshop recently prese nted their production of Puckoon by Spike i'lilligan which attracted a good croHd to HcFadden's Hotel. O.renj e Gallagher, Secretary of the local Anglers Club has been inforrr.ed by Dinny McGinley, T.D. that a grant of £22,000 has been given for the dev~lopment of Loch Dubh. £17,000 of the grant ci +> Q) ~ tlD ~ :E ~ Ul ..; C'· ~ '0 m Ul § E .c +> 0 p:: 0 t-- Ul Q) ~ 0 E Ul 0 § THE LOWER ROSSES It's sad since I last wrote in "Guth 7 Tuairim" how many have gone to rest, but on the other side births and vreddings made up some of the loss. Arranmore s ure made a name for itself as an Island with a pop'llation more than the Falklands. I think the landing of the American in the small 1oat went to their heads, with pressmen from all .)Ver the ,.JOrld descending on the island. The Dlace '"as certainly on the map. ·.nother pub has opened there I hear. " MeanHhile, tn army post is being erected on Calf.Island and ;he end of Rutland, It takes some of the pressure 1ff Dl·rey Island, Tho in Burtonport chased the French boys off her Lavrn as they were having lunch? A ne\T crisp factory is going to open in Keadue. It is not kno\m what they will call them, Again Arranmore will be in the news as the spuds come from there (Arran Banners). Sharkey says they taste good and l1cCole thinks it will be a great go, He says they are young spuds, The Silver Sisters are doing vrell in B & B and craftwork. The otl::er B & B is dO\m l(),t' on last year, Denis has no word of the fish factory starting yet. Get on the move DenisU Lake View has been re-op ened by Scotch people. McCole had a great peat season - but it was ha.rd work. He cannot forget the Port Festival. Foor O'Toole w~s badly treated by a few after all the money he gave the area, Y ou think the Gardai could call in the Task Force to protect him. Captain O' Neill Has even in Arranmore and everyone shook his hand . If Hinisters are afraid of letters it's a sa.d stat e. Full marks to Declan the brainchild of Nastermind. • He sure is follo~oring in his fathers footsteps. g Good Luck Declan. » "The Listener". THE PIRATE RADIO will go towards employing young people on the ] 3 project, ::> t » It was just a couple of days ago J.. Youth Club from Derry camped in the Community § 1 ] In my armchair I was sat, School grounds during the summer. ~ s:= ~ My battered old radio was with me on my lap. Rinne an stoirm ag tus na mfosa cuid mh6r damaiste ~ Q)Q) ~ T t th G lt ht ~ ~ o ge e ae ac news was my main objective, ins ,...!in cheantar. D' imigh 40 sclata do theach Ql ';;j ;;::: But nowhere could I find it amhain i Machaire Rabhartaigh agus milleadh cuid ::3 g) Ql on any waveband I selected . mhor barr chomh mai th, Ta cuma air go bhfuil 0 P:: @ I banged my radio on the floor Geimhreadh luath againn i mbliana. ~ § d w As my curses they grew louder, Thug tuairim agus 60 cuairteoir{ as Stait Aontaithe ~ g ~ ~ How was I to know Hhairicea' cuairt ar Oilean Thora:l ar na mallaibh. ·~ .-1 w '3, That Derrybeg Radio had quietly taken a powder? D'fhag sin congarach go maith do'n bhaile iad~ ~ .-t w·rl ] ~·g~ The dole queue has been shortened Fuair Hary Eoghain scanradh nuair a chonaic g.~ .-t Q) So I hear them say, si na streakers. Sh{l sf gur crowd as Hars ru Ql .-t ..c: By the one or two radio crew a bhi' iontu a thainig anuas· le E.T. P:: 0 mE-< ,. 1 ----.-.-------------------------------------------------------~~--~-·m~•_,' oyed by Pirate Radio in Derrybeg today 11eet Rose (left) and Sally Hulbolland from Loch an Iuir who are twins. Ta cuigear eile ins an teaghlach le cois na girseachaf seo a bheidh 8 mbliana gan mhoill, But \~hile the girls look identical 'there is at least one difference between them - Sally likes school but Rose doesn'tt ~ s:= 2l Q) ~ •rl ~ Q) ~ ·» P. 11r. X. 11 If Mr, ~y calls, get on with your Knitting, read a book or something, and he'll really believe I'm not in~" ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS g. For all aspects of planning permission. ..c: m From new house- extension plans to site layout, maps, etc. i ~ 6eH:na ..c:illl. ~/~ ~ Contact 8 i Freddi~ Bride Qj Middletown , Derrybeg. ~._----------------~