Ballybeg Wood Bio Blitz 2016 was held on Saturday 7 May from 2 to 4pm. The group assembly in the carpark on the Rocky Road in anticipation of the stories of the Brown Bear of Edenvale Caves.

Despite a drop of soft rain, the bio-blitz in Ballybeg Woods was greatly enjoyed by all. The woods were looking splendid and the group was guided in a relaxed and informative by Jean. We saw Spring in all its glory, with the woods

The delightful warm weather and bright colourful atmosphere added to the sense of occasion that marked Fr Harry’s golden jubilee (June 8^th 2013) celebrating 50 years of exemplary faithful service of a good and loving priest. Born in Scarriff, Co Clare in 1938, Fr Harry is the eldest of five children. He attended Scarriff National School and St Flannan’s College, Ennis before commencing his priesthood studies in Carlow College in 1956. He was ordained in the Cathedral of the