Guth & Tuairim, Bealtaine 1982

Since the'?b~!!o~! 2 !:t edition not a great 4 deal has happened in this area. And for that reason it ia difficult to find enough words (linked together to make sense) to fill this column. ~ Preparations for the •Mary" festival are at an ~ advanced stage, with arrangements now being finalized =C for the selection of the Arranmore Mary on Whit ~ Saturd~ night/Sund~ morning. The Rosaes Mary will • '::3 be selected at the end of June. These ladies, together with a number of others who will be selected at various county venues over the next 6 - 8 weeks will complete for the Donegal County sash at the County Final early in July. We believe a "Guth 7 .~ Tuairim" Mary will be taking part this year again. ., Dungloe Mary. ~ i 'jal 18 year old Philomena Rafferty rrom Burtonport will 0~ represent the town in the Grand Final early in August. 21! We congratulate her sincerely and wish her every ., +> success. th •M ~ The weekend of July 9t~ ll of this year has been set \:: ~ aside for flying from Carrickfiru;. It is hoped that !)~ hundreds, if not thousands, will converge on the i:~ Rosses for this great event, which we understand is being hosted by the local go-ahead, energetic Flying Club. More details in this column next month ~ Gun Club. The recently formed local membership weekly and the big success. Church of Ireland. Gun Club is increasing in club's silver circle was a Meet twins Michelle and Josephine Me Gee from Coiteann, Doire Beaga. Ta siad tr! bliana go leith d' aois agus d' inis siad domh nach mbfonn siad criosta. bEITIR The Leitir community are much relieved at the satisfactory settlement of the strike at the local factory. It's good to see the qoys back at work, but resentment lingers on - even the soccer squad resorted to pick the golden oldies to pl~ last week. It goes Work is progressing at a good pace here and it is to show that it's not those who do the work that reap expected that the building will be completed and ready the reward ~ for re-dedication early in June. Leitir had a good match against top of the table Mayoral Election. ,.. Rockhill. The result was a two aJ.l draw with Fr!Ulk This year the proceeds will go to St. Crone's Church ~ Daly scoring the equalizer in the last few moments of Building Fund and Dungloe 1 s G.A • .t.. Club. At a special !.>f the game. dance in Oaten na Rosann on Sunday, 30th z.rq the ·~'~ ..·Word has it that Conal John MOr is the latest big nominated candidates will be introducee and the • .... ~ noise in the Fine Gael oumann. Is it Chris' job he's campaign officially launched. As yet there is no ~ ~~ after ? confirmation of who will be contesting but it is ~~Sunday drivers look out~ We have a batch of L understood that formal nomination papers are being t.' ~ 2l drivers tearing around whose driving aint so "DIVINE•. made availablthand these must be lodged sometime e .... ~ i Be carefUl I cause you might ~ them nn a BAIRPII before M~ 30 • The campaign will run until Friday, ,.. .::1 ;3 J:: bend, 11.30 - 3.30 is DERBY time each Sunday. August 13 h (unlucky for some?) when, at yet another ~ J3 bD= John and Mary Ann Donie are currently holid~ing in special dance in the Ostan the results will be P. ~ .S ~ London for 4,.weeks. Before they left they packed John declared. Runour has it that in addition to the Chain~~~.., Pius off to Glenties out of harm's w~. of Office the wiriller will be awarded a substantial .., ~A~ Brendan Mac has been noted for his erratic behaviour cash prize . .~ ~ m ~ lately, between jamming up the telephone lines in Good weather. ~ ~ i Glenties end sitting outside certain houses 'till the The recent spell of good weather has allowed all of us ! ~., "' wee small hours. No one can tell the nature of his to spend some time in the bog and on the farm. It is • ~ •l'l ~ complaint but it's time someone told him to 11 shove on" interesting to note that to date a good number of ~£~~and behave himself. people have not onl;T their "tuelrt saved but neatly .§ ~ ~ ., A wee red starlet has been seen scanning the built at their back door. I am assured b,y a local 0 0 ~ ~ Meenagowan area. farmer that "nev" quality potatoes will very soon be ., ~::l ~ Michael Lally was very interested in getting a run in in the pot. If this weather continues, said a friend ~ ~ ., ~ it. Did Saturday night fUlfill his wishes ? of mine, there will be no change. That being the ease ~;:.:'M fJ P.J. has finally taken the plunge and emerged clean all .,. 1y 1 +> .-1.: ..~o~ shaven. The Yank must be on the w~ 1 She'll be we can sa.Le ook forward to a nice trip to J! :::1 ll ~ delighted at all the pretty flowers he's set in front Inisfree Island where ~ss will be celebrated on an ::.::. ::. o-1 of the house for her. Island house on May 22n • It is accepted that tbis island is Irish and belongs to Donegal, but the The Leitir seasonal football supporters are long question is - to which parish does it belong ? awaiting the end of May. ... ~ '• -. •N'a Deogo1r{" - Club Foroige an Bhun Bhig. What could be arriving ? •The Roadie" o A man telephoned the Garda Station one night and excitedly reported that the dash board, clutch, pedal, accelerator and steering wheel had been stolen from his oar. A garda sergeant promised to investigate and hung up. But the telephone soon rang again. •Dent bother•said the same voice - this time with a hiccup, " I got into the back seat by mistake". / EARRAI COINCREID Gaoth Dobhair Manufacturer of Pre-stressed Lintels Window sills Garden Edging Paving slabs Septic Tank Lids Manhole covers Wall & Chimney Coping Supplier of wrap around boilers ~----------~ Phone BUNBEG 90