Due to Eleanor's success in the qualifying rounds of the Community Games (first in the girls Under 10s 100 metres and 200 metres) she gets to represent Killanena in the finals.
Despite a horrendously rainy night, the weather clears and we head off to Ennis to the sports field where she tries really hard and comes 7th out of 12.
No medals, but a bag of crisps and some juice.
Saturday, 28 June 2008
Thursday, 26 June 2008
School's out for summer
Yes - School has now broken up for the summer holidays.
9 weeks !!!!!
(UK readers - never complain about 6 weeks again !)
Hoping we get at least a few days without rain, but I'm digging out the craft box and jigsaws just in case
9 weeks !!!!!
(UK readers - never complain about 6 weeks again !)
Hoping we get at least a few days without rain, but I'm digging out the craft box and jigsaws just in case
Saturday, 21 June 2008
Well and truly open.
Today marks the official opening of the new extension at Dromindoora National School.
Éamon de Buitléar the famous Irish natural history film-maker was to cut the ribbon (read more about him HERE)
In preparation, the pupils did a lot of project work on nature topics including native plants, birds and butterflies, colourful wall displays, as well as dance and music for the grand opening.
Typically after a lovely week, opening day was heralded by torrential rain as we all packed into the marquee for the speeches..... It did however clear up in time for the children to make full use of the bouncy castle.
After the last paper cup had been swept up, the stragglers retired to the pub next door for "a quick pint"...... for the next 4 hours.
Éamon de Buitléar the famous Irish natural history film-maker was to cut the ribbon (read more about him HERE)
In preparation, the pupils did a lot of project work on nature topics including native plants, birds and butterflies, colourful wall displays, as well as dance and music for the grand opening.
Typically after a lovely week, opening day was heralded by torrential rain as we all packed into the marquee for the speeches..... It did however clear up in time for the children to make full use of the bouncy castle.
After the last paper cup had been swept up, the stragglers retired to the pub next door for "a quick pint"...... for the next 4 hours.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Blaze of Glory
Today our local primary school hurling (boys) and camogie (girls) teams went to Cusack Park in Ennis as they had both won places in the county finals of their respective games.
The teams comprised pupils from Dromindoora and Flagmount primary schools, and the rest of the pupils from both schools went too as travelling support.
Fantastically, the boys AND girls both won their matches and returned back to the village in a massive impromptu parade of flag-waving, hooting of car horns and lighting of ceremonial bonfires along the roadway. This was all new to us, but is apparently traditional in the West of Ireland to welcome the victors home.
Marvellous !!
Unsurprisingly, everyone then ended up at the pub.... of course.
The teams comprised pupils from Dromindoora and Flagmount primary schools, and the rest of the pupils from both schools went too as travelling support.
Fantastically, the boys AND girls both won their matches and returned back to the village in a massive impromptu parade of flag-waving, hooting of car horns and lighting of ceremonial bonfires along the roadway. This was all new to us, but is apparently traditional in the West of Ireland to welcome the victors home.
Marvellous !!
Unsurprisingly, everyone then ended up at the pub.... of course.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Ellie the naturalist...
Ellie's been spending a fair bit of her time outside lately. Inspired by the BBC's "Springwatch" she's been watching our 2 resident nests. We have a swallow nest in the outside toilet and a great-tit nest in the postbox at the end of the drive.
She was delighted that the swallow-chicks fledged on Monday - we're awaiting the flight of the great-tits (mainly so that we can use the postbox again)
There's also been a lot of life around the pond that's in the woodland. After a quick lesson in how to use the macro feature on the camera, she vanished for ages and came back with some absolutely splendid photos.
Click on them to open a larger version....
(Incidentally, the swallows are going for a second brood now and building nest number two just outside the front door. Updates and photos to follow)
She was delighted that the swallow-chicks fledged on Monday - we're awaiting the flight of the great-tits (mainly so that we can use the postbox again)
There's also been a lot of life around the pond that's in the woodland. After a quick lesson in how to use the macro feature on the camera, she vanished for ages and came back with some absolutely splendid photos.
Click on them to open a larger version....
(Incidentally, the swallows are going for a second brood now and building nest number two just outside the front door. Updates and photos to follow)
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Bloom 2008 - Dublin
Bank Holiday for Ireland and a rare day off, so Jeanette and I went to Dublin for the day to the "Bloom" garden show (Ireland's Chelsea)
We had a lovely day - weather was sunny and warm which is rare for a Bank Holiday, but came back with loads of ideas and of course, one or two plants
We had a lovely day - weather was sunny and warm which is rare for a Bank Holiday, but came back with loads of ideas and of course, one or two plants
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