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Donkey Sanctuary
I have a soft spot for donkeys.
My mother never learned to drive. After my father died, she bought a donkey and from then until I was old enough to drive a car, a donkey was her means of transport when anything that could not be brought from town on her bicycle needed to be bought.
I always used to pay a visit to the donkey sanctuary when my grandchildren came for holidays. Now, like all other visitor attractions the sanctuary suffered a loss of income during Covid. So, if you have children to entertain during mid term, consider a trip to the donkey sanctuary.
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Ball Alley Art
Recent work in the ball alley celebrates Irish culture. In these two pictures our love affair with the horse and with horse racing in particular is honoured.
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A Bun Fight
There is a restaurant chain in the U.S. called Five Guys. Police were once called to the Florida branch of the chain because a fist fight had broken out there. They arrested five guys.
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I spotted this on a recent stroll through Ballybunion. It looks like an ATM that is not associated with any bank. Anyone know the story?
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From Shannonside Annual 1956
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KEN DUCKETT
Hi Mary, It’s great to read about the scouts and their visits to Asdee and then onto Rome. Also that the folks of Asdee (my mum’s birthplace) were so hospitable.
Thanks,
Ken