continued from volume 9
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 06:17:49 PM
Email: cdavis@ireland.com
Name: Ciaran
Message: Welcome, one and all, to the 10th volume of the guestbook! I hope you all
behave yourselves in this one!
Date: Friday, January 14, 2000 at 12:00:03 AM
Email: .
Name: Martin Kane
Message: I got here again before that Dunce in Australia he is really slipping that
poor Foley buck.
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 12:37:38 AM
Email: mauracobb@alltel.net
Name: maura cobb
Message: I enjoyed my brief visit, I am originally from Co Monaghan.
Date: Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 12:56:29 PM
Email: getting on chat
Name: dolly kilgallen schell
Message: am new at computer and can't get into chat room tho I used to. What am I
forgetting to do? HELP
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 01:06:26 AM
Email: the world
Name: Himself
Message: Dear Sheep on Oyster Yes the intention is to share the culture and the
history. I for one hope that you patiently research and respond to the many enquirers on
this site as others have in the past.
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 09:46:47 AM
Email: tjleydon@bellsouth.net
Name: John Leydon
Message: Just want to say I loved the panoramic views of Coney and Oyster islands,
and I hope to return to the land of my father very soon. In fact, native son Michael
Leydon should be getting over there by the end of the month. You'll find him with John
McGowan at the Coney Island Bar listening to Hank Williams and talking about the price of
cows. I wish I were there having a Smithwick's or a Ballygowan and enjoying the warmth of
two old friends. I look forward to coming "home" again from New Orleans, U.S.A.,
soon!
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 05:30:41 PM
Email: Sheepdip.com
Name: The real sheep om Oyster
Message: Dear Dolly,as you might imagine being but a simple ruminant my computer
skills are not the greatest,but we sheep spurred on by mister world somethinghimself shall
flinch at nothing to provide help for those in need.As luck would have it I was talking to
some ragworm in Enniscrone and they told me that if you can´t get into the
chatroom,instead of trying to re enter from the chat page you have to leave the RP site
altogether and then re enter again via the homepage. The ragworms have assured me that
this will work,clever little hoor´s aren´t they?, and ye put them on hooks.See ye
all.Baaaaa.
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 10:28:00 PM
Email: MIKE@GEARTY.FREESERVE.CO.UK
Name: MIKE GEARTY
Message: I WAS LOOKING FOR ANY ONE NAMED GEARTY OR SIMILAR. OR ANY ONE FROM THIS
AREA WHO WAS RELATED TO A HENRY JOSEPH GEARTY (THE NAME MIGHT HAVE CHANGED OVER THE
YEARS)WHO MOVED TO SCOTLAND IN THE 1800`S
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 10:46:49 AM
Email: twsspala@iol.ie
Name: Paula Lahiff
Message: Great site. Congratulations! Paula Lahiff www.iol.ie/~twsspala
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 02:58:01 PM
Email: aliburns@eircom.net
Name: alison burns
Message: What a delightful surprise to come across such a pleasant web site! Well
done! ...and I live in Sligo!!
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 02:59:53 PM
Email: aliburns@eircom.net
Name: alison burns
Message: What a delightful surprise to come across such a pleasant web site! Well
done! ...and I live in Sligo...I was looking for info. on geese and ended up here!!!
Date: Friday, January 21, 2000 at 12:35:20 AM
Email: declanfoley@ireland.com
Name: Declan Foley
Message: G'day Ciaran & Kieran In view of recent 'events' I have decided not to
send any further entries to the Rosses Point guest book. I thank you sincerely for putting
this great site up and wish you well for the future. I will be publishing a book on the
adventures of MetalMan and Seagull in the near future and claim copyright on what is there
on the guestbook about their travels under my name.
Date: Friday, January 21, 2000 at 12:30:30 PM
Email: rossespoint@aol.com
Name: Jimmy Bruen
Message: I think it will be a sad loss to this site if Declan Foley does decide not
to carry on with his input. It is a shame when people who may not be even connected with
Sligo or the Village,are putting these insults in the log. Declan Foley you continue with
your stories and tales . He is also one of the founder members of this site
Date: Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 01:23:25 AM
Email: cdavis@ireland.com
Name: ciaran
Message: Dear friends, I honestly meant no insult to ANYone who has been
contributing to this guestbook! I especially didn't want anyone to stop contributing to
it!! At the time, I just felt that if people didn't cool it a little, someone may have
been inadvertently insulted or offended. And as this is a community site aimed at friends
and family at home AND abroad, I feel it would be a terrible thing to lose visitors
because of, and I admit it, some lighthearted slagging. So Declan, please continue with
your regular contributions as we all enjoy it! Best regards to you all, Ciaran
Date: Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 12:54:43 PM
Email: rjf217@bellsouth.net
Name: robert j. flinn
Message: thank you for your time to put this together for everyone to enjoy.
Date: Monday, January 24, 2000 at 02:56:20 AM
Email: declanfoley@ireland.com
Name: Declan Foley
Message: Because of the number of emails I will continue. But, I can read the
previous events like a road map, and I fear that the 'slagging' may get out of hand. And
that is what I do not want to happen. Regards Declan
Date: Monday, January 24, 2000 at 11:36:20 PM
Email: .
Name: Martin kane
Message: As someone who has known Declan Foley for the last 22 years on a personal
level and in a business level and has also worked for Declan, I for one would dread to see
him part company with this website. In my opinion he has been the life and soul of our
Sunday morning chat and his wit and knowledge and memories of Sligo and its residents past
and present are a real treat. Here's looking forward to meting you for a Pint when you get
home Declan.
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 12:14:56 AM
Email: Knocknarea.com
Name: Queen Maeve
Message: Now, look here you youngsters, never mind this carry on. I never went on a
sheep raid,nor did any other great Ri na hEireann for that matter. Ignore the sheep! More
importantly! Where has mine and young Lizzie's guest book entries disappeared to?
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 05:45:35 PM
Email: trocaire.com
Name: coinin gluaistean
Message: Maeve ya big queen,leave the sheep alone they aren´t meddling with
anyone.Apart from that thanks for coming out of the closet to share your views with us.
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 05:17:52 AM
Email: declanfoley@ireland.com
Name: Declan Foley
Message: Now my friends wasn't the Roses point guest book telling the truth when SG
reported from The EU about the ansbacher accounts. just read the names he sent on the
list!! MM & SG will be back tomorrow for a jaunt around Sligo town see you in tea my
friends....
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 11:48:59 AM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: I think the Metal Man is a very sad person in deed. He is so cold and
rigid. And inside that hard exterior lies the heart of a.......well, he doesn't have a
heart. He just stands on his lofty perch pointing his finger at everyone. So many look to
him for guidance and all he can do is point his finger. He needs to get down off his lofty
throne and become human once in a while. What a sad life he must live.
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 11:58:09 PM
Email: MetalMan@sligo.ie
Name: MetalMan & Seagull
Message: Dear Missus ladyhawke, for God's sake will you please go and read this
guest books previous pages. Why me and the oul' Seagull have a whale of a time. We have
been to Sligo town, Dublin and Australia last year to visit Foley, that's why that blasted
sheep is jealous, she has only the slaughter house to look forward to. Now missus go and
read all of the guest book and then come back and say what you think of me and the Seagull
Date: Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 12:02:25 AM
Email: liz@buckhouse.uk
Name: HM ER 11
Message: Dear People of RP, my husband (Phil the Greek) and I thank you for your
kind invitations to stay with you for a holiday. We find Billy Boyer's stables not really
inviting, though we do like horses. It's the little corgis that are objecting, still mabye
in 2001 we will get to visit you. My regards to Maeve and yes indeed her tale of Irish
dancing was told to me by mummy.
Date: Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 12:03:25 PM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: But MM, there does seem to be two of you here. How do I know that I'm
speaking to the real one?
Date: Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 07:06:28 PM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: Oh, and it's Ms Ladyhawke, MM.
Date: Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 09:57:30 PM
Email: woofnhob@thegrid.net
Name: Elaine Kilgannon Beckham
Message: Beautiful website... I would love to be able to visit Sligo one day - but
that's a dream only, I think. But it's good to have a dream. I will bookmark this website
and come back for more dreams now and again. I am also looking for Kilgannons for my
genalogy. I can only get back to John Kilgannon, Drummer in the First Devon Regiment who
was killed in France during World War One. He married a Devon lady (my grannie). I live in
the USA. Elaine Kilgannon Beckham
Date: Monday, January 31, 2000 at 08:34:28 AM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: MM, term of endearment? Ok, I'll settle for that. I thought you got a
break when you did get off the pedestal and danced with the common folk? And doesn't
anyone realize when you've gone? Is the MetalMan walking tonight? And you may blow me a
kiss. I gladly accept it.
Date: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 10:40:05 PM
Email: Pat.Horkan@Tesco.net
Name: Pat Horkan
Message: The Guinness looked a bit weak can u do anything about it?
Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 at 03:49:32 AM
Email: new york ny
Name: Shane Nealon
Message: Just a quick hi to all in the Point.Its great to be able to sign on to
page of your local area,Ilove to show all the Yanks this page and all the other ones
relating to Rosses Point. The next time I see the Point I hope to be looking out Austies
front window at Easter.Hope the weather is good for the golf.A big hello to the
Nealons,Curran and other family,friends and drinkers.NOT A WORD TO THE CAT.
Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 at 05:10:58 PM
Email: Sheepdip.com
Name: The sheep on Oyster
Message: How ye all doing?This is just a quick few lines to keep ye all informed of
an important upcoming event.The local shoal of mackerel have selected some volunteers to
go on the blanket next May.These brave local fish are preparing to starve themselves to
death, under the statue of W.B´s watchful gaze.They will be making the supreme sacrifice
in the hope that Barton Smith´s will cease immediately to sell feathers and other
instruments of death,and that the owners of Birdseye are handed over for trial on Oyster.I
would like to appeal to all RP community members to support these finned heroes in their
epic struggle.I would not expect Metalman to help us but seagullible should, if he wants
to show his beak on Oyster again.Another terrible beauty is about to be born. BAAAA.
Date: Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 12:35:25 AM
Email: sob@eejitnet.com.gaa
Name: Seamus O'Gallagher
Message: Hello there, what a time we have had, Foley came here an' negotiated a
settlement with the Synagogue. Mentioned something about money in Annes Backer and be the
Holy Good God that Rabbi settled the matter in seconds. Me and Foley went to Chestertown
near the Candaian border to visit the grave of John B. Yeats and before we had left he had
a weekend Seminar organised there for September 2001. I see his son Declan jnr has been
fooling ye all. Regards from the E A FitzPAtrick Home for Orphaned and Widowed fathers and
bewildered men
Date: Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 12:39:03 AM
Email: MetalMan@sligo.com
Name: MetalMan
Message: My dearest Ladyhawke ()xxxx I have two tickets for the Fireman's Ball in
the local hotel on the last weekend in February. m . . m .er.er. mmmm. would... would ..
you er. mm. mm...like ...like to come with mme!!! By the way have you ever seen a
fireman's ball? Looking forward to your replieeeeeeeeeeee. xxxx ()
Date: Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 11:15:54 AM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: MM, I'd love to go. As long as it's with the real METAL MAN. Just so
happens that my calendar is empty the last week of February. (it wasn't, but I can erase
the others for you). No, I have never seen a fireman's ball and I'm just a little nervous
to ask what it is. But I'm sure you'll tell me. Now I have an invitation for you. Come
over to the Vocal@Local.ie site, go to county posts, and go to Sligo. You may not meet
anyone from Sligo there, but it is a lot of fun. And I'm always there at the castle. I 've
come to this site many times over the past year, but never really posted anything. Mind if
I stick around for a while MM? :-)
Date: Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 04:25:00 PM
Email: SORCHA_SHEEHY@HOTMAIL.COM
Name: SORCHA SHEEHY
Message: HELLO EVERYONE AT HOME CAN'T WANT TO RETURN AGAIN TO GO FOR A STROLL ON
THE BEECH AND A PINT IN AUSTIES. CIAO SEE YOU ALL SOON
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 03:20:13 AM
Email: dclanfoley@ireland.com
Name: Declan Foley
Message: HERCULES: Sr Mary Vincent and Miss Currid shepherded the boys of Scoil
Fatima across The Line at Burgess' VW garage and down the Short Line by O'Gara's garage,
where Mick Patton standing alongside his Shell Petrol tanker was filling the petrol tanks.
Doffing his cap he saluted the teachers, and a big grin at the boys. The Short Line or
Burton St was lined on both sides with carts drawn by horses, gennets and donkeys. The
smell from Kelly's and Hamiltons forge's wafted through the air.
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 03:23:57 AM
Email: metalman@sligo.com
Name: MetalMan
Message: My dearest loving Ladyhawke. . .words fail me :-}. ooooo I do look foward
to holding you in my arms..that is if I can get the bloody things moved! I visited your
local.ie...... a few.. er.. literray things could be added.. You might be advise to visit
the Sligo Fire Station to make enquiries about seeing a Fireman's ball . . xxxxxx
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 10:09:28 AM
Email: bruen@btinternet.com
Name: Jimmy Bruen
Message: I still cannot get into the chatroom,If anyone can help me,please email me
at above address. Everytime I go into Chat with Rosses Point people live.I get a gery
box,and nothing else except a message at the bottom of the page
saying....java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError:ChatArea That is double Dutch to
me.....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 11:50:16 AM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: MM, I'm sure that I could get the blood flowing through your veins to get
your arms down. I'm game for an adventure. Why don't I just go to the fireman's ball and
take my chances with what I may find? Get you dancing shoes on.
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 08:39:48 PM
Email: MetalMan@sligo.com
Name: MetalMan
Message: Oh My Dearest Lady HAwke . . . I can feel my heart go boombity. . boom
already. You know Seagull was right all along, he continually told me to write to the
Knock Marriage Beureau .. here's the result. Now where can I get dancing lessons. Maybe if
I visited Paschal and Eithna Morrison . . . I have arranged with Austie to use the
jaunting car he and Gab used many years ago when they were wed! :-) PS I don't believe in
ahem . . .you know what before marriage! xxxxxxxx
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 08:46:34 PM
Email: qm@misguan.ie
Name: Maeve
Message: My children of Connacht how fare the all. Who's the blackguard removed my
story on Irish dancing? I hear in the winds that there is a big story on Sligo in the
Irish Times this week. I see that youngster Metal Man and herself are up to some
shenannigans!! That's the quare hawk that one, ha, ha, I had to laugh at that mesel'!
What's this here fireman's ball the pair of eejits are yapping about? Must go, I hear
Gerry and David are throwing stones again, when will they ever learn? Maeve PS It was
could here last night, some bloody tourist's have been moving stones around and leaving
gaps where the wind gets through.
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 10:25:42 PM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: MM, and here I didn't think you had a heart. How wrong I was! If you drink
enough, you won't need dancing lessons. And as far as mmmm, well, I don't believe in
marriage.
Date: Monday, February 07, 2000 at 06:14:29 PM
Email: jane.kelly1@virgin.net
Name: Jane Kelly
Message: What's happened to the heritage board?
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 02:35:14 PM
Email: ChapmanKoza@aol.com
Name: Margaret Martin Chapman
Message: I just heard about your site from friends of George Bruen here in Newport,
Rhode Island - USA. What a lovely place and perhaps someday a visit will be possible.
Thank you.
Date: Friday, February 11, 2000 at 03:14:07 PM
Email:
Name: Fred Addis, The Pier: Toronto's Waterfront Museum
Message: Trying to get an e-mail address for Mike von Eldritch who wrote the piece
on his father's experiences as a survivor of the sinking of the Arandora Star. This piece
appears on your "Captain's Table" page of your website. Can't seem to open any
of the click-on contact features. Can you help? Many thanks...Fred Addis
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 01:53:32 PM
Email: sligoclan@ukgateway.net
Name: Roger Sligo
Message: I visited Sligo twice last year and fell in love with Rosses Point, and
Logh Gill.I am proud to have the same surname as your beautiful county. Regards Roger
Date: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 06:39:04 AM
Email: CALDEV@ATT.NET
Name: DICK DEVLIN
Message: MY WIFE AND I HAD A WONDERFUL VISIT IN 1996 AND ENJOYED YOUR ABUNDANT
HOSPITALITY. MY FATHER WAS RAISED IN TULLINWILLIN, KILLARGRUE, CO. LEITRIM BETWEEN 1901
AND 1908. WE HOPE TO VISIT AGAIN. WE BELONG TO THE MISSION BAY YACHT CLUB, SAN DIEGO, CA
YOUR COMMODORE AT THE TIME HAD OBSERVED THE 1995 AMERICAS' CUP ABOARD TOM WHIDDENS YACHT.
WE QUAFFED A GOOD NUMBER OF PINTS OF GUINESS THAT NIGHT. REGARDS, RICHARD DEVLIN 5962 LA
JOLLA CORONA DRIVE LA JOLLA.CA 92037
Date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 04:02:39 PM
Email: moyaking@eircom.net
Name: King Auctioneers
Message: Absolutely fantastic site. Is it possible to get a link?
Date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 10:32:17 AM
Email: bruen82@hotmail.com
Name: John Bruen
Message: Hello to all the Bruens in Rosses Point, from all the Bruens in Glasgow.
Date: Friday, March 03, 2000 at 11:01:30 AM
Email: MetalMan@aol.com
Name: Metal Man
Message: Kieran Devaney is limping around the village. has he been on Blossom Hill
again?
Date: Friday, March 03, 2000 at 12:18:51 PM
Email: MetalMan@aol.com
Name: Metal Man
Message: Kieran Devaney is walking with a limp again. Has he been back on Blossom
Hill?
Date: Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 02:03:56 AM
Email: declanfoley@ireland.com
Name: Declan Foley
Message: ANNOUNCING THE GREAT EVENT IN NEW YORk STATE SEPTEMBER 2001 PRODIGAL
FATHER JOHN B YEATS AND HIS AMERCIAN FRIENDS A SEMINAR ON THE LIFE OF JOHN BUTLER YEATS
WILL BE HELD IN CHESTERTOWN NEW YORK SEPT 7 - 9, 2001 FULL DETAILS
www.geocities.com/benbulben.geo
Date: Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 08:51:07 AM
Email: ozbella@ireland.com
Name: ozBella
Message: Have just discovered this site via Local Ireland. You guys are sure chatty
:-) maybe catch you for the Sunday pubchat later on
Date: Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 12:13:11 PM
Email: bruen@btinternet.com
Name: Jimmy Bruen
Message: I think the chat room is dead and buried .I popped in at 1215pm on Sunday
and nobody was in there
Date: Monday, March 06, 2000 at 07:10:17 PM
Email: leigh_gillen@hotmail.com
Name: Leigh Gillen
Message: Hello to all the folks back home, Roddy and Hazel in The Links and
everyone who is enjoying a pint in Harry's or Austies. I'll see you all in a few weeks!
Date: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 02:35:14 AM
Email: rosspoint@aol.com
Name: Sasha Vanderbilt-Bruen
Message: Hello Rosses Point, I am wondering if anyone has seen my golden boy
husband? We are anxiously awaiting his arrival here in Palm Beach. We've got good news,
our aircraft now has been cleared for landing at Knock Airport and we will be popping in
to see you soon. Uncle Frank sends his warmest wishes to all of you from sunny Newport and
he is looking forward to a visit with Y'ALL this coming August. Would you be kind enough
to make some reservations for him with "The Flintstones." Best wishes to Leslie
Elliot...I hope he is enjoying his well deserved retirement. Georgina and Little Georgie
send a ton of love to their Big Da Da. Wuv To All, Sasha Vanderbilt-Bruen
Date: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 03:12:04 AM
Email: sircecil@foxhunt.com
Name: Sir Cecil Bolinger-Hayes
Message: I was wondering if anybody would be so kind as to assist me in my quest.
My great-great-grandfather, Earl Bolinger-Hayes was a member of the Landed Gentry in the
country of Ireland and from the family archives, I believe it to be the case that he
resided in the district known as 'County Sligo'. From the archives I have discovered that
his private army, known as the 'Yeomanry' once captured a blaggard and rogue, by the name
of 'John Black', poaching on my great-great-grandfathers land and that he was given a
jolly good public whipping, along with some other impudent rebel types, who had protested
that they were starving. I would be most grateful for any information that one may have
and can be contacted at the above electronic mail address.
Date: Monday, February 14, 2000 at 04:53:37 PM
Email: sheepdip.com
Name: The sheep on Oyster
Message: My dear monsieur Foley,we on Oyster have maintained the literary ceasefire
that has been established, so I would strongly suggest you point the finger of suspicion
elsewhere.As to the insinuation that the little people are attacking you,I should in your
case not read the stolen child for a while and knock the drink on the head.slan leat a
cara agus baaaaaaa.
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 02:56:03 PM
Email: Kieran.Devaney@TV3.ie
Name: Kieran Devaney
Message: There's a new addition on the Voyage Home page and some pictures of the
Lights being switched on on the Coney Island pages. Also some great pics on the Oyster
Island page. Does anyone have a photograph of the old Memory Harbour?
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 05:14:19 PM
Email: michelle_forbes@email.com
Name: Michelle Forbes
Message: Greetings! Would anyone happen to have any information on the steamer
"Vandalier" that helped out the crew of the "Jane Millen?" Even
information on the name would do.... it was my grandfather's middle name and I'm doing
some genealogy research. This name is rather rare and it is possible he is named after
this ship; he was born in 1907. Thanks! Michelle
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 06:43:45 PM
Email:
Name: Fred Addis, The Pier: Toronto's Waterfront Museum
Message: Do you have contact information for Mike von Eldritch of London or Jim
Leyden of Coney Island referred to in your Captain's Table page under the heading of
"Sinking of the Arandora Star" Any help appreciated. Many thanks
Date: Friday, February 18, 2000 at 10:19:36 AM
Email: sob@eejitnet.com.gaa
Name: Seamus O'Gallagher
Message: Be the Holy good God there I was at Heathrow waiting to catch my Concord
flight to New York when who comes along only the man himself; Joe Burgess. And man dear
was he hopping mad. Seems he and his mates had booked a flight from Knock to London to see
a basketball match between Sligo All Stars and A.N.O.T.H.E.R. and they were left high and
dry. It took him 3 hours to drive to Dublin from Knock. I thought he got rid of the Ford
Anglia 40 years ago. That's why I always fly first class Joe! Seamus
Date: Friday, February 18, 2000 at 10:23:26 AM
Email: declanfoley@ireland.com
Name: Declan Foley
Message: Dear Sheep on Oyster, my sincere apologies. I discovered the fact that I
mentioned the Fairies of the Rosses in Donegal in my latest newsletter created some envy
with the Rosses point crowd. As Joe Burgess who is more informed than you or me about
these matters remarked in a letter to the Irish Times: 'Tis lucky for you the Boys from
Ballisodare didn't get cross.
Date: Friday, February 18, 2000 at 04:30:42 PM
Email: Sheepdip.com
Name: The sheep on Oyster
Message: Ahh good man mister Foley,there´s nothing like a bit of humility to
animate us here on Oyster.Your sincere apology is worth more to us than a bushel of
ranazole. I strongly suspect that we can grant you full diplomatic status again to visit
our little island,but I wonder if you´ll support the mackerel in their struggle against
the murderous Barton Smyth´s ?
Date: Friday, February 18, 2000 at 05:38:09 PM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: Has anyone seen Metal Man? I think I scared him away.
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 05:44:57 AM
Email: MetalMan@sligo.com
Name: MetalMan
Message: Dearest Ladyhawke . . . well I'm slightly embarrassed. You see I ...and it
has taken me along time to be able to say it in public. . . I have been saving myself for
the one that I wish to spend my entire life with. Joe Burgess said to tell it straight. It
would appear that you have been. .. well...em..er around many others. Oh Ladyhawke just
your name makes me tremble :) xxxxxx
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 05:51:35 AM
Email: HM@palace.uk
Name: Elizabeth Regina 11
Message: My dearest people of Rosses point and Coney Island. My husband (in name
only) and I are delighted to accept your very kind invitation to judge your annual Saint
Patrick's Day Parade. I will require a virile young man to carry my bags. We will arrive
aboard C.J.'s yacht. A very generous man is C.J. Always supports charitable causes. Love
to you all Liz & Phil(The Greek)
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 07:18:58 PM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: MetalMan, are you saying that, well...you, and me? I'll have to think
about this. Never went out with a famous monument before. Could you take me to Rosses
Point and show me where you live? I was supposed to go there once, but was deserted and
dropped on the doorstep of Dublin and I've been there ever since. And don't tremble too
much. I'm not as menacing as my name implies.
Date: Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 11:36:02 AM
Email: bruen@btinternet.com
Name: Jimmy Bruen
Message: I have just seen another great Sligo website and you can get your own free
web based sligo email address .Check it out on www.sligoweb.com
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 10:35:26 PM
Email: gunner164@aol.com
Name: Bill and Maureen Cannan
Message: Anxious to see our friends and relatives in Stradone County Cavan in
June.Especially Molly and Sonny Rudden
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 11:42:41 AM
Email: cathyhughes@eircom.net
Name: catherine hughes (nee tolan)
Message: delighted to visit the site hope to be home soon catherine
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 10:26:28 PM
Email: lawrence@petronet.net
Name: Jeannie Kevlin Lawrence
Message: My niece and nephew recently visited Sligo in Dec. and brought back
stories which were wonderful. I began working on a family history book and requseted
information from a cousin and she gave me more than I would have ever hoped. I am now
trying to get all the family history on the Kevelehens (we spell the name
"Kevlin"). It's so hard for me to believe that I had just requested info on the
birth and deaths of my paternal grandparents and my cousin gave me so much. Your web page
is very informative and I will let the rest of my family know about this site. Thank you
so much for giving me insight to your country - I am very proud of being of Irish descent
and am looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans, LA. Sincerely,
Jeannie Kevlin Lawrence
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 11:04:08 PM
Email: Elizabeth Regina 11
Name: HM@palace.uk
Message: My dear friends at Rosses Point and Coney Island. I must apologise my
secretary has double booked St Patrtick's Day. It would appear that we arrive in Sydney
Australia that morning. I am so sorry for I would rather spend a happy day with you than
the miserable three weeks that I now have to spend with that miserable little johnny that
the Australians have as prime minister! He was recently described in a letter to a
newspaper as "looking like a roof nail with a hat on". HEE HEE There is always
2001 the real start to the third millenium. Sincerely Liz (Phil the Greek is having
dancing lessons from some nice Swedish girl. At least that waht I have been told.
Date: Friday, February 25, 2000 at 12:02:29 AM
Email: declanfoley@ireland.com
Name: Declan Foley
Message: G'day from sunny and hot Victoria state. Just to let you know we have been
invited to meet Bertie and Celia in two weeks time, so if you have any presents or
messages for us, you can give them to Bertie and he will pass them on at the reception. I
will give him a few parcels to take back to you! And just in case you miss Bertie, Liz and
Phil are arriving here on Paddy's Day. Regards Himself
Date: Friday, February 25, 2000 at 02:41:25 AM
Email: MarleneAuntPat@aol.com
Name: Marlene Gupton
Message: I spent a lovely holiday in Sligo in 1989. I stayed at a lovely B&B
right on the bay but I can't remember the name. I spent lots of time in the local pubs and
got to know the people. When finances admit I will definitely return to Ireland. It is a
mystical country -- I felt a part of it.
Date: Friday, February 25, 2000 at 11:44:53 PM
Email: miseeire@gpo
Name: Maeve
Message: Well, imagine that cub Foley or as I knew his ancestors Mac Searraigh
meeting Bertie and Celia. Somene had better warn Celia if he stands beside her he has
wandering hands! Meself and the ould warrior will be in McGowan's pub for Paddy's Day. Oh
and could you bring a fe of the Orange men out to meet us? Love to my children of Connacht
Maeve
Date: Friday, February 25, 2000 at 11:49:50 PM
Email: MetalMan@sligo.com
Name: MetalMan
Message: My dearest Ladyhawke Me thinks that we will be firm friends. It was after
all I have now realised puppy love and not real love . . .I'm sure a lady of your standing
and elegance will understand this. If you could join me for luncheon with Queen Maeve and
her warrior on St Patrick's Day on Coney Island I and the Seagull would be so pleased.
Sadly, the Firemans' Ball has been cancelled. . . not enough interest.. or so Mr Forkan
the Fire Chief said. Regards MM PS Do you know who the clown is who keeps hitting me with
his balls...golf balls.. yellow ones?
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 12:08:22 PM
Email: somewhere.com
Name: ladyhawke
Message: MetalMan, how dismayed I was to wake up and see that message. Puppy love?
You've cut me to the quick. But being friends will be good. I just thought that I had
found the man of my dreams, but you do have other obligations, being of the stature that
you are. I'll be in Clonmel the weekend before St. Paddy's Day, so I may just swing up to
Coney Island. And as far as the clown with the balls, if they're yellow, then he must be a
coward. Hitting the Metal Man indeed! How dare he!
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 04:28:48 AM
Email: seagull@sligo.com
Name: Seagull
Message: A little bird told me that this coming year sees Declan Foley, Mickey
Gillen and Cyril Brennan, Don Westby, Hugh Mullan, Niall Herron, Tony Mullen and a few
more townies hit the big 50. I would have thought they were 60. Did ye see Foley in The
Weekender talking about a car running on water. I always thought there was soemthing
astray with the Kinsella water. Could it have been the piggery effluent?
Continued in Volume 11