Manorhamilton

MASTERSON NS SCIENTISTS

Prior to the unexpected nationwide closure of all schools due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Manorhamilton oldest school, the Masterson NS (1860) participated very successfully in the ESB Science Blast Show in the RDS.

Explaining what was involved for the Masterson National School in this challenging scientific project, teacher Julie Patterson says ‘this year the senior pupils got the opportunity to complete a science investigation of their choice and present their results at the ESB Science Blast Show in the RDS.

‘As all the children love being active in school, the pupils decided to investigate the following – does height and age affect your running speed? They used lots of maths skills throughout their investigation as they measured everyone’s height and timed everyone running in the yard several times.

‘All children and staff had fun running. After collecting the data, they analysed it and presented their findings. They discovered (that) – the fastest runner was not the oldest or the tallest person; the slowest runner was the youngest and the shortest pupil; the adults were all taller than the fifth and sixth class pupils – however some of the adults ran slower than the fifth and sixth class pupils.

Ms Patterson added ‘the children concluded that peoples’ height and age does not affect their running speed, as there are many other factors to consider too, such as diet, fitness levels, weight and quality of sleep.’.

Regarding their unique and scientific trip to Dublin on Wednesday, March 4, Ms Patterson states ‘the senior pupils travelled to the RDS, Dublin to showcase their findings at the ESB Science Blast.’.

KATHLEEN KELLY RIP

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Kathleen Kelly (née McHugh) (better known as baby) Cloonaquinn Manorhamilton, who died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, in Our Lady’s

Hospital Manorhamilton.

In accordance with the current Government directives relating to public gatherings, the Funeral in St Clare’s Church was private to Baby’s family. A Memorial Mass for baby will take place at a later date. Those, who wish to express their sympathy to the Kelly family on Baby’s death can do so via the online rip.ie book of Condolence.

Husband Owen; son Seán; daughters Mary (Ballygawley Co. Sligo), Kathleen (Castlebar Co. Mayo) and Tina (Garrison Co. Fermanagh); sister Anna; daughter-in-law Kitty; sons-in-law Denis and Oliver; brothers-in-law; grandchildren Gavin, Lisa, Ciara, Lorraine, Cathal, Orla, Kieran and Chloe; great-grandson Eoghan; nieces; nephews; relatives; neighbours and friends; survive baby.

FARMERS MARKET

Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, Manorhamilton Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bee Park Community Centre car park.

As usual the Farmers Market vendors supply weekly good fresh local produce like home-baking, sugar free breads, fresh fish from Killybegs, vegetables, flowers, lettuce, scallions (etc.,), which are all for transplanting – and many more popular items.

NEW SON

Congratulations to Ronan McGowan and Una Lennon, Larkfield Manorhamilton on the arrival on Wednesday, March 25, of the new baby son, Tiernan Darragh McGowan, who was born in Sligo University Hospital.

DISTRICT NEWS

Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News by 8 a.m. at the latest on this Friday morning, May 15, to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@yahoo.com.