Roundstone Regatta: Talking to Michael King and Paddy shoulders this morning they seemed very happy about the Saturday of the Currachs racing and then the sailing boats on the Sunday even though attendance was down, there was a great article written by Rosita Boland in today’s Irish times about yesterdays event, worth reading, so that’s a bonus for the lads. I have a few results; I will not have the time to read out the lot; however you will be able to see them on the website in a few days time.

The under 16 confined:

1^st was Dylan King and Sean McDonagh,

2^nd Eamon Mongan and Cathal O’Donnell, good on ye lads.

Men’s single: 1st Tommy Griffin 2^nd Paul Mc Gonagle, 3^rd Oscar Duffey

Four ore Timber: Maharees 2 from Kerry, 2^nd Rosse’s 1 From Donegal

Men’s Naomhóg: 1^st Maharees, 2^nd Oughterard, 3^rd Rosse’s

Ladies Naomhóg: Carraroe, 2^nd Rosse’s

Men’s Senior final: Maharees 2^nd Rosse’s 1, 3^rd Ard Mor

Ladies Senior Final 1^st Carraroe, Rosse’s

Under 21’s Naomhóg 1^st Kerry, 2^nd Carna Oughterard

Man and Women: 1^st Carraroe, 2^nd Maharees, 3^rd Rosse’s 1

Timber Racers; 1^st Carraroe, 2^nd Ard Mor

Hookers: 1^stThe Cailin, 2^nd the Capall

The Leath Bád: St John (Denis Kane) 2^nd Colm Cille

Gleoiteog mór: 1^st St Katherine (Lettermullen) 2^nd An Badán Mor, 3^rd The Judeen

Gloiteog Beag: The McHugh

Then their was the annual raffle with seven prizes this year; Leah Nash (Gurteen) got the first prize of a model hooker 2^nd Tony Loughnan the Pottery Set and 3^rd prize of a Bodhran went to Sorcha Hickey from lettermor, 4^th Maura O’Malley from Headford, 5^th dinner for two at the Abbeyglen Hotel was won by Lavender c/o Ryan’s B/B, 6^th to Gracie McDonagh dinner for two in Eldon’s Hotel, and the 7^th again a dinner for 2 was won by Jason O’Neil, Innishnee. I am sure that Paddy shoulders and Michael King would like me to thank the sponsors of the raffle, for their generous contribution, Paddy shoulders for his model hooker and the Abbey Glen Hotel, Clifden, Eldon’s Hotel, Roundstone for their prize’s of a dinner for two, Seamus Laffin, Roundstone Pottery, for his pottery & Bowl and Malachy Kearns for his Bodhran, Roundstone Musical Instruments. Finally to thank all those that participated i.e. the boat men for their support of the Roundstone Regatta this year

Regatta Mass; Unfortunately we were unable to have the mass on the pier, owing to the weather, however Father Jarleth has agreed to have a Pier Mass on the feast of the Assumption 15^th August which is a Monday at 12pm, so we will just keep our fingers crossed for better weather.

Bank Holiday: Next week end is the August bank holiday, golly where dose the time go, however the first event on this Saturday coming up is with Rosie Mc Gurran who is celebrating ten years in Roundstone by having a private viewing at 7pm in her studio of her new work, with an opening by Ruari Quinn TD Minister for Education and Skills and an introduction from Maeve Mulrennan, Maeve is the Visual Arts Officer in the Galway Arts centre I have to say Rosie has contributed a lot in the visual arts, promoting Roundstone as an artistic venue and keeping its most famous artists names alive, of course just for starters her Innishlaken project.

Roundstone Dog show: Monday 1^st August is the All Ireland Dog show, on the show grounds Farrell’s road, which promise’s to be a spectacular day, fashion show, best dressed lady and man on the day and lots more to suit adults and the kids. Kick off is at 1pm. Then the dogs will be paraded through the village afterwards. So just pray the day will be bathed in sunshine on this spectacular site of Paddy the Yanks.

Birth; Congratulations to Stephan and Rosin Burke on the birth of their baby daughter Sadie and congrats to the grand parents Michael and Catherine Ferron with their 9^th Grand child.

Birthday Wish’s: To PJ McDonagh who celebrated his 40^th Birthday in the shamrock Bar on Friday last, if I know PJ it was done in style, anyway congratulations PJ, may you have many more celebrations for years to come.