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17 March 1999
Ed Holton
Comments: Greeting on St. Patrick Day.
May the Irish always shine and smile.
17 March 1999
Martin Hegarty
Comments: Happy St. Patricks Day To the Hegartys in Mayo
From Martin, Brendan, John and Jim in New York
17 March 1999
Teresa and Mick Conway
Comments: Happy St. Paddy's Day!!
17 March 1999
Peter Jordan
Comments: Happy paddy's Day to all that know me in Castlebar and elsewhere
16 March 1999
Pauline campbell
Comments: St. Patricks day greetings to the Campbell Clan in Kilkenny Castlebar........ Nora D, Jar, Maur,Vin, Ro, Jo, Rich, Des and Aid
16 March 1999
Sue Hynes
Comments: Wish I was back in Castlebar to celebrate "St.Patricks Day". Hope everyone has a fun filled day. I will be spending it working and moving apartments but hopefully will go out and celebrate by the end of the night. Wish all a great day.
16 March 1999
Richard H Ryan
Comments: Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of Castlebar & County Mayo.
16 March 1999
Vincent Jordan & Kris McHale
Comments: How's it going and best wishes to you all in Castlebar. We are in Portland, Oregon looking for the perfect pint of the black stuff for Paddy's Day - there's a rumor that there's a new Irish pub (with an actual rock imported from Blarney) being opened up the road from us - hope they get it finished on time!! If anyone knows anyone flying to Portland in the near future - we'd kill for a chunk of hairy Bacon... it's too late now for Paddy's day but it's always welcome here in the land where they don't know how to treat their Pigs!!! Have a great day.
16 March 1999
Kieran Deasy
Comments: Greetings to all in Castlebar for St.Patricks Day. I wish I was there have a nice pint of the black stuff in Paddy's. I will have my own private parade on the bridge between Sweden & Denmark, far cry from last year, drinking in the Oak room of the Plaza Hotel looking out on the parade on Fifth Avenue.
16 March 1999
EMILY MCHUGH
Comments: HELLO TO EVERYBODY OUT THERE. THIS IS A GREAT SITE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
16 March 1999
Lisa Tanner
Comments: I am contemplating a vacation to Ireland. Please email me with locations to visit and any information that might be helpful in planning this trip. Thanks!
15 March 1999
Laura Lees
Comments: hello form Tacoma, Washington U.S.A.. I was just Surfing throught looking for pictures for my Preschool class. I wanted them to know a little more about what St. Patricks day is beyond The Wearing of the Green. Looking for PIctures and the like. Hope everyone in castlebar have a great St. Patricks Day.
Laura
14 March 1999
Michael Loftus
Comments: Happy St Patrick's Day to all the residents of Castlebar, especially the members of the Loftus Family! From Michael Loftus in Eugene, Oregon USA.
American by birth.....
Irish at heart, and soon returning!
14 March 1999
Anne Smith
Comments: hey happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone in Muingaroon!
14 March 1999
Sarah Burke
Comments: Hello all, Have a great St. Patricks day! Flash website!!
9 March 1999
Bernard Halligan
Comments: HAPPY ST.PATRICKS DAY to all my family and friends living in Castlebar. To the Redmonds at #33 McHlae Road, to the Halligans at #7 McHale Road, to the Halligans at #21 McHale Road, to the Devanneys at #31 Garryduff Drive and the numerous other family members. Also to my very good friends Michael Feeney, Johnny Mee. I wish I could be there to celebrate the day with all of you but I will remember you all in my thoughts and prayers on the 17th. As a matter of fact I will be celebrating the day golfing in Scotsdale, Arizona, USA. I will of course, be wearing the GREEN.
12 March 1999
Greetings from Tom and Mary MURPHY, currently visting the people at Total Shaving Solution Inc. in Peoria, IL. U.S.A. see you back in Ireland onTuesday, 16
Slan!
TOM MURPHY
12 March 1999
LYN & MIK CROTZ - TOTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
Comments: JUST A ST. PATRICK'S GREETING FROM TWO PEOPLE THAT HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISITING YOUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LAST YEAR AT THE INVITATION OF THE MURPHYS (TOM & MARY) OF PAMEX LIMITED. WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU THAT WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING AND WORKING WITH. YOUR HOSPITALITY AND GENEROSITY WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND CHARISHED. WE HOPE TO RETURN IN THE FUTURE AND HOPE TO RENEW FRIENDSHIPS. THANK YOU AGAIN.
HAVE A GREAT ST. PATRICKS DAY AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE MURPHY'S IN THEIR ENDEAVORS.
MIK AND LYN CROTZ TOTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
DEVELOPERS OF THE TOTAL SHAVING SOLUTION
12 March 1999
Jef
Comments: hi to all the tonks back home.
12 March 1999
Irish American in South Boston
Comments: Greetings to all my people in the Old Country. I have never been there myself but my folks come from the Ballintubber neighborhood of Castlebar. Do any of you guys know them ?. My great grandmothers name was Ryan.
Well I'm goona have a good St Patrick's Day here in Boston. I hope ye guys enjoy your corned beef and cabbage on Wednesday as much as we do, and not to mention the green Guinness (I don't drink it myself, can't stand the taste)
P.
11 March 1999
mark finn
Comments: Hello everyone in Castlebar get drunk on Paddy's Day!
11 March 1999
David Milroy
Comments: happy paddys day!! ;)
10 March 1999
william campbell
Comments: Hello castlebar Happy 17th of March. Hope to fish there some time and I hear there is a good Jazz Band
8 March 1999
Roger D. Gibbens
Comments: Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone!!
7 March 1999
G.Flaherty
Comments: Happy St. Patricks Day to Josephine and John and All the Richardons in Derrywash, Castlebar.
6 March 1999
Jack Murphy
Comments: Happy St Patricks Day to all of my family in Castlebar...Looking forward to seeing you this summer!!!!
4 March 1999
Bridie McAndrew
Comments: Thinking of all our friends in Castlebar on this special day.
4 March 1999
Bridie McAndrew
Comments: St. Patricks Day Greetings to all the Feeneys in Carrowcurry especially Kathleen and also to Kellys on Westport Road especially Sinead and all clinic staff who always so pleasant.
4 March 1999
Sebastian Barcelo
Comments: Happiness to all of you from Majorca (Spain). Hope you'll enjoy this day as much as me (it's my birthday too). Lots of greetings to one of my beloved counties.
3 March 1999
Sue Hynes
Comments: Just wanted to wish everyone a very "HAPPY ST PATRICK'S" day. Best wishes and love as always to my family and friends.
1 Mar 1999
Terence John McAndrew
Comments: Best wishes on St Patricks Day to all my friends and family in Castlebar.
Mother's Day
13 March 1999
trudy & tara & avril
Comments: Dear mam Roses are red,Violets are blue,suger is sweet,but not as sweet as you. Have a nice mothers day. Your the best in the west!!!
Thanks for the birthday present-I really enjoyed it!
from
Trudy,Tara & Avril
13 March 1999
Lisa & Patrick
Comments: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
8 March 1999
Roger D. Gibbens
Seeking: GIBBENS family histroy
Details: The name Gibbens (Gibbons) was first seen in County Mayo, and came from the Gaelic "Mac Giobu'in" or son of Gilbert (de Burgh). Gilbert was a descendant of MacWilliam Iochtar of County Mayo, who in turn was a descendant of William Fitzadelm de Burgo, a Norman knight from Burgh in Suffolk, who invaded Ireland in 1171 AD. He succeeded Strongbow as Chief Governor of the Earldom of Ulster. William de Burgo also owned several tracts of land in Connacht, and his great-grandson was William Liath deBurgh. Any information from this point in history and forward would be greatly appreciated.
8 March 1999
Dave Milroy
Comments: like the site. Come on pontoon road!!!!
27 Feb 1999
jim chenowith
Comments: I will be visiting Castlebar during the first 2 weeks of March 1999, and I am most impressed with your internet site. The aerial view and virtual walking tour map have been most helpful in planning my trip to this region of Ireland. I would be interested in watching any Irish sporting events during the first 2 weeks of March 1999. Do you have schedules, ticket prices, availability, etc. ? Thank you
26 Feb 1999
Sue Hynes
Comments: Hi to all once more. Well its snowing so badly outside right now.It hasn't stopped all day and its already 10pm.It's so beautiful but dangerous.We can't complain over here since we really have been lucky with very nice weather for the last 3 months. I'm lucky to have tomorrow off.Well thanks to this guestbook a relative I did't know I had over here got in touch with me through looking at it.It's great to have long lost relatives find me. Well I gotta say goodbye I am getting an Instant Message (IM)now. He will think I am ignoring him if I keep reading the guestbook. Slan for now.
20 Feb 1999
mary howley
Comments: I think the best place for the Webcam would be at the top of Main Street, looking down towards Bridge Street.
19 Feb 1999
Martin Fitzpatrick
Comments: Hello to all the Fitzys, Gavins, Rocky Morans and everyone else I know.
I think the webcam should be placed outside the Welcome Inn so, we can see the craic after the nite club.
Is Blackie Gavin the Mayor yet? If not, can I vote now.
All the best, Martin and Eileen Fitzpatrick
17 Feb 1999
Nick Geraghty
Comments: Excellent site, can any-one recommend a suitable quiet bar for an evening for about 20 folk in Castlebar?
Mid July Many thanks
Nick
17 Feb 1999
Andrea Mc Hale
Comments: Hello to all the hard working staff in the T.F
15 Feb 1999
Tony Rouse
Hi to everyone in town and at the Irish House pub.
15 Feb 1999
To: Lorna McDonnell From Terry McGinty
Comments: Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family from our's in Delaware!
14 Feb 1999
Sue Hynes
To all I love I wish a very Happy Valentines Day.
14 Feb 1999
Grace
I love you always...
Mark
13 Feb 1999
From Carbonelli Family to Tynan Family on February 13, 1999 at 02:22:04:
Wishing you all our love XOXOXOXO
13 Feb 1999
Anonymous
e-mail me
Comments: Hi Sexy
I successfully kept your name out of the Sexiest-men-in Ireland list as I wanted you all to myself. Yours eternally
13 Feb 1999
Jane - Be my Valentine at Cosmos tomorrow tonight?
Patrick
13 Feb 1999
Honey pie!
You are driving me crazy!
Paul
13 Feb 1999
Hi Peter - be my Valentine?
Mary
13 Feb 1999
Mary
Roses are red etc. - see you tomorrow night love!
from: You know who
13 Feb 1999
To: Tom
From: A secret admirer!
Hi there - saw you last week at PJs. Hoping to see you again!
13 Feb 1999
To: Ann
From: Guess Who?
Love - can't bear being without you
13 Feb 1999
JIM & PAT
Comments: DEAR ANN, FRANK & PATRICIA:
Hope all are well & having a happy Valentine's Day. We have been looking at the Castlebar web site, it is very interesting & well done. Carol & Brian are expecting their son in May. Their old house is not sold yet, but getting close. Love their new house, was bought from a family who moved back to county Mayo. Kevin is now in his own apartment, bought a new car & seems to be adjusting. Anna is in Brussels this Week. Jim's Mom moved in next door to us & is adjusting. My mom is in Nashville visiting my sister. We are heading for Nashville in 2 weeks & Las Vegas in April. We are hoping Rachael will Come to Chicago in May at the same time as Anna & Jan are visiting. ( should be interesting.) Drop us a note about everyone.
13 Feb 1999
Joan
Comments: c
Mac- come back, all is forgiven
12 Feb 1999
anonymous
e-mail me
Comments: Martin
Love of my life - without you my life would not be complete.
The last of the Great Romantics
I think maybe Castlebar people are too shy? Although from all the flowers whizzin out the flowershop doors around here at the moment perhaps not. Romance will blossom over the weekend even on the web site!
(message sponsored by Hallmark)
Oh the cynic!)
12 Feb 1999
Anonymous
Where are all the romantics gone? Why no Valentine's Greetings?
9 Feb 1999
Anke Neumann
Comments: Hello from Germany!
I just want to say hello to everybody who knows me in Castlebar and the surrounding area (especially in Westport). I miss you all very much. All my love Anke
that webcam location
19 Feb 1999
Martin Fitzpatrick
Comments: Hello to all the Fitzys, Gavins, Rocky Morans and everyone else I know. I think the webcam should be placed outside the Welcome Inn so, we can see the craic after the nite club. Is Blackie Gavin the Mayor yet? If not, can I vote now. All the best, Martin and Eileen Fitzpatrick
18 Feb 1999
Anon
Where to put Castlebar's first webcam. ?
How about P. Flynn's bank account. ?
15 feb 1999
sean moran
Suggested Webcam Location: put your cam on the bridge at carrowkeel near cashel
12 Feb 1999 No Name
Suggested Webcam Location: The Mall would be the nicest spot to put the Web Cam......however the poor school kids could never 'mitch' on the Mall again!!!
12 Feb 1999
Anon
Suggested Webcam Location: Junction of Bridge St & Linenhall St so we can keep an eye on those rowdy Town Hall discos !?
9 Feb 1999
Kieran Deasy
Suggested Webcam Location: The first webcam should be placed in Paddy Moran Bar in Rush St.
6 Feb 1999
Edward Sweeney
Suggested Webcam Location: ON THE MAIN ST FACING DOWN TOWARDS BRIDGE
4 Feb 1999
Tom Vogelaar
Suggested Webcam Location: I think the best place for a webcam would be either on Market Square near Dunnes Stores or close to McDonalds on the Distributor Road. This way people from around the world will be able to see the progressive, prosperous side of Castlebar.
I hope you will consider my suggestion.
12 Feb 1999
brian
Comments: hfdsjfdsjkf....
Hi from Brian McNicholas?
7 Feb 1999
Tom Townsend
I saw your pub's webpage tonight - very nice. It is really great to be able to access places far away from one's home at the touch of a button.
I was wondering if you give me some advice and
possibly some help. From July 27 through August 4, the band that I am in here
in America, the Common Taters, is leading a tour of the west coast Ireland from
Dingle to Westport. I was hoping you could point me in the right direction
regarding our band playing for a couple of hours in a couple of pubs. We are
wanting to play one night in Dingletown and one in Galway city or the environs
of Westport, Co. Mayo. We are willing to play for little money, wanting more to
play for the experience of playing in Ireland. We think that the local people
would like to hear an American band, as well as the people on our tour would
like to see their tour leaders playing at a pub.
Our instrumentation includes guitar, mandolin,
bodhran, whistles, bagpipes and of course singing including three part harmony.
Our repetoire includes Irish folk favorites, sea chanties, modern Irish songs,
rebel tunes and American rock and roll (played with acoustic instruments of
course!). Let us know if there is any
other information you would like regarding the Common Taters. We would deeply
appreciate any advice or help in this matter.
Cordially, I am,
Tom Townsend
tomt@intcom.net
Dayton, Ohio, USA
07 Feb 1999
Kevin Flynn
My name is Kevin Flynn and I am the vice-president of Napier University's International Students Association in Edinburgh, Scotland. I have been asked by one of our members to try to locate a friend who moved to Castlebar, four to five years ago. The persons name is Calum Maclean, all she knows about him is he got a job in Castlebar as an architect. It would be a great help if you could look him up for me possibly providing me with an address or phone number. Thanking you in advance for your time and help.
Yours Sincerely,
Kevin Flynn.
07 Feb 1999
Peter Jordan Hiya All Folks
I finally got around to creating a website of my own This is the address.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cove/3008/index.htm
Of course I have ye linked into it.
Any comments or advice appreciated
Peter
6 Feb 1999
A. Edward Hardin
e-mail me
Comments: Will see you during the week of February 14.
5 Feb 1999
Vincent Durkin NCDS.Dip.Bld,Mgnt.
Comments: Rock on cCastlebar!!
01 Feb 1999
Noel Brett
Well done on such a great site.
I have used your bulliten board to find a house to rent in Castlebar but now need to remove my message from the Bulletin Board so as not to waste peoples time replying.
Many thanks
Noel Brett
30 Jan 1999
Susan Hynes
Comments: Hello to all. Anyone wishing to contact me may do so at either suehynes@hotmail.com OR Babysusq@aol.com. I would also like to say keep up the good work to all involved in organising the guestbook. Right now slan from the U.S.A
30 Jan 1999
Date: 25 January 1999
Subject: Enjoyed your page
Dear Chefs of Mayo
I found the Castlebar web page in a column in the February/March 1999 issue of Irish America. I could not resist clicking Chefs of Mayo. I am a certified chef and chef instructor in Las Vegas, Nv.USA. I also write a food column for the Las Vegas -Review Journal. Culinary Corner
19 Jan 1999
Robert Emmet Murphy
Comments: Our Family is from Moorehall on the shores of Lough Carra, just South of Castlebar. I just spent the last 17 years in Suffolk, England. All our best wishes from Rochester, New York to the County Town of Mayo. It's very nice to be able to read and see a bit of the place in our hearts.
15 Jan 1999
Susan Hynes
Comments: Hi to all who know me in castlebar and surrounding areas. Right now it doesn't seem to want to stop snowing. It's amazing how something so beautiful and soft can be dangerous. I will be having fun walking to work tomorrow. Such a different world I live in over here in Peabody, Massachussettes. Anyone wishing to contact me may do so at either suehynes@hotmail.com OR Babysusyq@aol.com. Miss you all,hope to visit home again in the near future.
Best Wishes, Sue
Greetings from Dec '98 to Jan '99
Jul to Dec '98
Jan to Jun '98
Greetings from 1997
Tom Townsend
tomt@intcom.net
Dayton, Ohio, USA
07 Feb 1999
Kevin Flynn
My name is Kevin Flynn and I am the vice-president of Napier University's International Students Association in Edinburgh, Scotland. I have been asked by one of our members to try to locate a friend who moved to Castlebar, four to five years ago. The persons name is Calum Maclean, all she knows about him is he got a job in Castlebar as an architect. It would be a great help if you could look him up for me possibly providing me with an address or phone number. Thanking you in advance for your time and help.
Yours Sincerely,
Kevin Flynn.
07 Feb 1999
Peter Jordan Hiya All Folks
I finally got around to creating a website of my own This is the address.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cove/3008/index.htm
Of course I have ye linked into it.
Any comments or advice appreciated
Peter
6 Feb 1999
A. Edward Hardin
e-mail me
Comments: Will see you during the week of February 14.
5 Feb 1999
Vincent Durkin NCDS.Dip.Bld,Mgnt.
Comments: Rock on cCastlebar!!
01 Feb 1999
Noel Brett
Well done on such a great site.
I have used your bulliten board to find a house to rent in Castlebar but now need to remove my message from the Bulletin Board so as not to waste peoples time replying.
Many thanks
Noel Brett
30 Jan 1999
Susan Hynes
Comments: Hello to all. Anyone wishing to contact me may do so at either suehynes@hotmail.com OR Babysusq@aol.com. I would also like to say keep up the good work to all involved in organising the guestbook. Right now slan from the U.S.A
30 Jan 1999
Joe McHugh (from Chefs of Mayo Web Site
Thought you might like a copy of an e-mail that we received on our Castlebar.ie page.
Thought you might like a copy of an e-mail that we received on our Castlebar.ie page.
Joe
Date: 25 January 1999
Subject: Enjoyed your page
I found the Castlebar web page in a column in the February/March 1999 issue of Irish America. I could not resist clicking Chefs of Mayo. I am a certified chef and chef instructor in Las Vegas, Nv.USA. I also write a food column for the Las Vegas -Review Journal. Culinary Corner
Anyhow, I couldn't help but notice that we share many of the same problems. The professional chefs organization here in the states is the American Culinary Federation. They have a web page the address is acfchefs.org I think you will enjoy it. The Las Vegas Chapter is known as the Fraternity of Executive Chefs of Las Vegas. If you could send me a mailing address I would like to add your organization to our mailing list.
I am going to email you a couple of my columns for your enjoyment. Please feel free to publish them in your news letter free of charge.
Sincerely, Chef Ed Kane
19 Jan 1999
Robert Emmet Murphy
Comments: Our Family is from Moorehall on the shores of Lough Carra, just South of Castlebar. I just spent the last 17 years in Suffolk, England. All our best wishes from Rochester, New York to the County Town of Mayo. It's very nice to be able to read and see a bit of the place in our hearts.
15 Jan 1999
Susan Hynes
Comments: Hi to all who know me in castlebar and surrounding areas. Right now it doesn't seem to want to stop snowing. It's amazing how something so beautiful and soft can be dangerous. I will be having fun walking to work tomorrow. Such a different world I live in over here in Peabody, Massachussettes. Anyone wishing to contact me may do so at either suehynes@hotmail.com OR Babysusyq@aol.com. Miss you all,hope to visit home again in the near future.
Best Wishes, Sue
Greetings from Dec '98 to Jan '99
Jul to Dec '98
Jan to Jun '98
Greetings from 1997
Just some of the messages received............
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