Good luck to our old friend, Paddy Meehan, who has just completed a very successful ‘clearout’ sale in his premises on Quay Street and has closed down the outlet for the present. The Feminine Touch Boutique, run for many years by Paddy’s late wife Leah, was long the premier fashion outlet in town. Paddy will now take time to determine what the future of the valuable building, near the town centre, will be.

Peadar reveals plans for pier

At the February local area meeting in the Public Services Centre Peader Thomas, Area Manager for Roads and Transport, presented plans for the redesign of the Pier area. The project will cost in the region of a €500,000, with the money coming from two sources – the pay and display, and development charges. It will be completed over a two year period. “The rock-armour which is presently being placed is proving slow as the work depends on tides but it is an excellent job” Peader enthused. “A railing is to be put in place and a new footpath laid. There will be 85 extra carparking spaces, making in total 224, with eight disabled and two for bus parking. There will be more seating, new bins, extra lighting - and a landscaped area.”
This new exciting plan, which will greatly enhance the Quay area, was met with great praise from our local representatives. Cllr Barry O’Neill commended Peader on the plan and said any town would welcome such a programme “especially when you are not looking for any funding.”

Peter Kane receives a ‘Golden Drop’ award in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, from an Irish Blood transfusion Service executive for 50 donations

Inver Notes

Congratulations to Fiona Friel and Shaun McLaughlin (Mayo) who were engaged recently.
Congratulations also to Ethna Kelly who got engaged recently to Tom Parsons.
Happy 18th birthday to Des McGroarty from Thower. Happy Birthdays to Green Rising’s Thomas McHugh jnr, Kerri McHugh, Karl Rose, Peter Kelly, Nicole Gallagher, Rory Kelly and Addiction’s Leon Kennedy and Erin Deery who are all celebrating this month.
A great night was had by all in the Milltown Bar at Fr Gallagher’s going-away party. Good luck once again, Father, in your new parish.
Also I would like to welcome our new Priest, Fr James Sweeney, to the parish - we wish him well for his future in Ardaghey.
Eany Celtic lost out to Gweedore Utd in a vital league match last Sunday. They were beat 3-2 with Cookie Meehan and Paul McGroarty scoring the goals.
St Nauls hold their annual presentation night for the adult teams in The Village Tavern on Friday 24th February at 9pm sharp. Tickets cost €20 and are being sold in the area or you can pay at the door. The under 16s start their league on 4th March against Four Masters. This will be the start of the Gaelic season again.
Liana Dunleavy would like to thank all her family and friends who celebrated her 21st with her. Thank you for all the kind cards and presents. She would also like to thank Mark and the staff in the Lazy Bush for a great night.