Guth & Tuairim, Meán Fómhair 1980

,T.HE_ANClE.NT BRIDGE OF CROLLY 9 .t.nttgair e Temperance Gr oup early t his cen1iury. Big London of her bridges .boasts Where· trains cross in a j itf'y, While Glasgow boasts the bridge 01 ~lyde And Dublin prides the Liffey• . Owencarrow has a viaduct Where winds blow high and squally, Yet one though small, that beats them all Is the ancient bridge of Crolly. It 1 s hoary walls like Tara. 1 s halls Stand sintinel there for ages, And if it 1 s history was revealed T 1 would fill ten thousand pages. It's sheltered still by evergreens By fir, by whin and holly, While creeper trees with ivy leaves Bedeck the bridge of Crolly. From north to south from east to west The youngsters there would gather, And Paddy Og would welcome them, And treat them like a father. A \oiee drop of the 1 Cayther 1 then Would make them warm and jolly, Or a glass of beer their spirits cheer When thdy 1 d arrive at Crolly. On a sta1·ry night when the bright moon-light was on the ri<er glancing, The piper soon struck up a tune And they would start their dancing. Then Jimmy John would come along With Sheila Dubh or Polly, With Paddy Mac the road they'd whack Upon the bridge of Crolly. Young Falley Boyle and Eamonn Coyle 1 Twas there th~ 1 d spin a yarn, While Fancy Bhan sat close at hand Her stockings knit or darn. And Mickey Conn still full of fun Kept teasing Br{d and Molly, Their laughter loud soon brought a crowd Onto·the bridge of Crolly. The C.B. Barbecue/Jamboree in the Maryland 20 was a great success and most enjoyable. We hear that some good buddies in the storyland 20 are to arrange another ~ barbecue in the near t'Uture. .. The local news programme is on channel 22 on ·Tuesday ~ nights at 11 p.m. and a Friday night is in the pipeline +> d.epending on your support. s.. A,C.B. Dance was held on a recent Thursday aight in the ~ Mic Ua gCorra Lounge in Greenland and over ·JOO people attended. At the time of going to press, the venue for the next Jamboree has not been decided on. A recent winner of the Song Contest was the Mermaid in o the Rodkies 20 singing, "Que Sera Sera"'• -§ The high ~ber of new handles on the chickenbox lately : leads us to believe that some breakers now have one ~ handle for the club and two for the crack~ Steelhammer Jack and Delta Lady send all the 73's to all their buddies in the N.W. 20 and hope to have an eyeball on you all in the New Year. Hot Gossip ~hen from the Dores they'd come in scores A certain seatcover not 100 miles from the Lakeland 20 From far they'd rush in dozens, is to embark on a world cruise with the Sailor from the From Meenacuing to join the t'Un Maryland, is that a four MY DEAR7 The Glen Rover is Come sister, brother, cousins. alive and well after big-game hunting in the South. At Meenderrygamph you'd hear their tramp All he bagaed was a Cobra. resowxiing like a trolley, o -- c 7J's and 88's, Q 0 r-i r-i ., ~ 1-t Cl) 1 Cl) ..c: +> .:::; •rl +> 0 r-i ., s:: Cl) Cl) rtl oming through Arduns they'd fire their whine .· b To guide their way to Crolly. .c "The Big Ears". Did you see this "Wrapper" at the "Hary" Farade? Out from Lough Keel away they'd steal Through Cranagogue passes, While Loughanure was always sure To send their lads and lasses. In Mee~creeve behind they'd leave Claddagh Charm Their football, cards or Dolly, Lost on Friday 8th And trucige along to join the . throng August Dungloe or At the ~cient bridge of Cro_ly. Rannaf~st or Gweed With a hearty laugh from Leitircagh -~re.Reward offered They'd trample through the heather, Phone Bunbeg 265. While Bunawack was ne'er held back Through cold or stormy weather. Twas from the.lake the boats they'd take Enroute past illintraslagh, They'd travel fast· and anchors.cast .0 0 Cll .0 0 rtl -· s.. · ~ 0 0 +> Ill Q) ID +> Q) i ';t Q) s.. Ill ID ..-! near the bridge of Crolly. From Meendernasloe in crowds they'd go True friendship there cemented, While Annagry not far away was always represented. When the Black and Tans throughout the were causing desolation, The young men all of Donegal Were fighting for a nation. The Tans to beat the Rosses men Soon found 1 t~1ould be a folly, When the I.R.A. to bar the way Blew up the Bridge of Crolly. land WEDDING BouQUETS– • BASKETS SPRAYS buTTONHOLES And Rannafast was never last To shout but like a volley; From Meenaleck they'd break their necks To reach the bridge of Crolly. From Loughanoran throug.1 briar and thorn They'd trip along the river, And never mind the shins being scratched Though from the pain they'd quiver. No motor transport was ever used Neither Bus or Train or trolley, But 'shanks' own mare conveyed them there To the ancient bridge. of Crolly. Neigh·four score years have passed and gone My days now fast are shrinking, Of the night I spent on Crolly bridge Forever I am thinking. Should I have the luck and win the 1 Sweept I'll call on Mason Billy, To build a little cottage And I'll end my dap at Crolly. Peadar 0 Ceallaigh, Creeslough. Large Variety Available DRIEL) 81 S:LOWER Jl.ll~ ARRANGEMENTS \¥{t \\ BuRTONPORT 47 I Why the great silence Ann? Was it Sweeney?