Guth & Tuairim, Meán Fómhair 1983

DUNGLOEI 4 Before attempting to put pen to paper I glanced through the last edition in which the Editor saw fit to publish The Kerryman's Contribution. For reasons best known to himself. The· Kerryman has ceased to operate as our local correspondent. If his departure was of a voluntary nature, then I feel sure the Editor will pay his own tribute. WEDDING BOUQUETS I BASKETS, SPRAYS, BUTTONHOLES. GILLESPIE READY- MIXED CONCRETE Well, since the last edition, the events worth recording include the by-election, the Festival and the Marquee. Regarding the election, well, a,book could be written on the "local" incidents which occured during the campaign and particularly on polling day and night. However, if I were to record honestly, such events could only be described and fully appreciated by using the "real" names of the characters involved, and in so doing, (we could) cause embarrassment and thereby defeat tbe purpose for which this contribution is intended. Festival While the official opening was disappointing in that the attendance was small, it was nevertheless no indication of what was to follow for seven days and nights. On the night of the opening, I overheard an interesting conversation between A 7 B about the crowd at the opening. A. I never saw so few people on Dungloe street. B. Hauld your tongue. I saw a lesser number of people here during the last m;_ssion. A. Dont be smart. What I mean is - at an outside event. B. You're wrong there too. Sure you must have been here on the morning of Saturday May 7th when the Taoiseach came to town. A. You're right there; I was indeed and I well remember it was generally agreed that if the rain came on that the Taoiseach and his followers could shelter in the two public phone boxes. But as the week progressed the crowds which converged would in no way remind one of the numbers which would follow a man going to drown h:i.s dog." The Fistival was a tremendous success and full marks must go to the new, "cool" director, James Gillespie and his "small" energetic committee who left no stone unturned in ensuring this great success. When we recall that his year's committee put the show on the road within a few weeks, we must, to say the least, salute every single member. It is hoped that, in addition to being a huge success from an entertainment point of view, that finiancially it also proved successful. '0 ro .0 ro 10: ...; en 11) .<:: .0 ..... . ..; .,; This committee was fortunate in having at its disposal the services of one of the old reliables, r.Uchae l Hanlon. 1-lichael's long association and indispensible assistance was aptly marked at the opening ceremony. Snub for Mayor This year's Letterkenny International Festival Committee not only failed to invite the Rosses' Mayor to its Official Opening ceremony, but added insult to injury by extending an invitation to the old Mayor who readily accepted. A spokesman at the Mansion House, when asked to comment about the situation, had only thi s to say: "Functions such as these are geared totally towards adaults and our present Mayor is more likely to be invited to (attend) rock festivals." Until next month, God bless - The Scribe. Does Pearse always whisper sweet nothings in Maureen's ear on Friday nights? Madge and Paul w. are deeply in love. BUNBEG WOOD INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SHOWROOM BUNBEG Manufacturers of Fitted Kitchens, Bedrooms, etc. Making your own Kitchen or Bedroom? We supply-Doors ready-made in Aicherplast, Solid Pine, Mahogany or Teak Sheets Cut and edged PHoNE ; I . All fittings stocked BuNBEG 39 OR 201 I I C'-· C'-· +' " 11) .0 :l :r: 11) en z CIJ " ,.; '0 ..... :l 0 0 "' 0 :r: LITREACHA Annagry 153 Bunbeg 277 (Home) Doire Beaga, · 28u Lunasa, '83. A Chara, Lig domh spas a usaid ann do phaipe~r chun tagairt a dheanamh do'n ionsa~ghranna a rinneadh ar cheithre lad og i nGaoth Dobhair agus iad ag si~l abhaile i ndiaidh damhsa ar na mallaibh. Rinne cupla fear ar cheart daofa ciall a bheith acu an ionsa~ ~us briseadh an lamh ag duine do na gasuir~ agus gorta~odh an t-iomlan acu go dona. N{I a fhios agam caidecuis an ionsa~, ach n{ raibh a leith~id riachtanach agus de"arfainn nach mbeadh na cladhair[ seo fearllil go leor le troid go fear~ilte no le daoine a n-aois rein! c: . ..; ro A Chara, Mise le meas, "Local". 12 Afton Street, Glasgow, 15/8/'83. An bhfuil fhios agaibh nach bhfuil frStelpeanna Gaeilge ar fail ar char ar bith. An maireann an teanga go foil!? Le meas, _. Deasun 0 Laithbheartaigh • SCENIC VIEW tU) This 11 Scenic Viewl 1 is outside Dungloe on the Gweedore Road. Over to you Pat. ro .,; 0:: '0 10: ro " +' en § 0 '0 ..'<: 0 ro .0 en . ..; ~ 0 ;:.: 10: . ..; +' ~ ;:.: Prayer to St. Joseph Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so strong, so great, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by Your powerful intercession, and obtain from your Divine Son for me all spiritual blessings through Christ Our Lord, so that, having engaged here below your Heavenly Power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep ~n your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name, and kiss His firie head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of Departing Souls, pray for me. .. . .. :