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WEATHER

The whole parish of Cloughbawn experienced a total white out, with large accumulations and drifts of snow in many areas over last weekend. As usual the parish rallied round and made sure everyone was safe and well. The local shops and hospitality businesses made sure to stock up on all supplies and were opened to the public throughout to ensure we didn’t go short. The children enjoy a few days off school and made the best of the unusual inclement weather, not witnessed by many young children.

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Another Clonroche St Patrick’s Day parade is being planned by Clonroche Development Association. This is a major showcase for organisations and businesses in the area to present their community in a positive perspective on the National Day.

It is envisaged that the support and goodwill of previous years will be expressed in making this year’s exhibition one of the biggest parades in the spectacle’s 10-year history. We hope to have more floats in this year’s parade and we understand that planning is at an advanced stage within some businesses, sporting and community groups.

It will also present an opportunity for local business in the village by attracting visitors and community onlookers and it is hoped, as in previous year’s, they will avail of the opportunity and