We are very pleased to announce that we are holding a Short Story Competition (see page 4) with a prize of €100 for all ‘NewsFour’ readers. Please write us a story or maybe you have one lurking in a cupboard which you have kept hidden until now. If you want to remain anonymous we will, of course, respect your wishes.

We had a young lady call into the office during the week researching the media and the incinerator for her doctorate. She went through all the back issues and was amazed at the coverage over the years. John keeps you up-to-date on this important issue on page 7.

A timely article by Nessa on the abuse of alcohol following the radio programme Spirit Moves is a stark reminder of the problem of addiction (page 17). Catherine Cavendish drew our attention to the amazing orchids growing in the Irishtown Nature Park and has kindly written an article to accompany John’s photograph. Grace in her own inimitable style tells us more about her new puppy (page 25), just don’t read this while you’re having dinner.

Don’t forget we are always happy to receive letters, suggestions, information, articles or photographs from you all.

I know, I know, the weather is still depressing but according to weather forecasts relating to the orbit of the moon this week should improve. I’m off to Donegal for a few days and whatever the weather I am going to enjoy it.
Our next edition will be with you in the middle of October so we will see you then.
Ann Ingle

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