Month: April 2003

From: John Carrington 29th April 2003 (john.carrington@actrix.co.nz)

Hi

My name is John Carrington. My Wife’s name is Mary nee Campbell.

We have stayed in Achill three times over the last few years. Mary’s cousins are the Pattens and the Devers from Belfarsad.

Sadly Mary’s dad Pat Campbell passed away last month. Thank you for all the cards and letters.

We both miss the George and the Compass, especially Pat Ó,Malley’s songs and tales.

If Ann Sweeney or anyone else wants to stay a few days in Wellington New Zealand, Drop us a line.

 

From: Ann Sweeney 16th April 2003
Hi All,

Hope you are all well and happy! Well, I just want to send my final last greetings from Syndey, Australia. Can’t believe I’m leaving here, the time has gone by so fast its unbelievable!! I’ve had the best time here in Sydney. I played my last game of rugby on Saturday, nearly got a try – it was so close but got tackled just by the line but my mate got it so that was alright! We got beaten in the end but never mind!

My old man Harry took me out last week for a lovely meal in this posh restaurant. It was so funny, you should have seen us waited on hand and foot (the way it should be right?) and then Harry brought me up the Sydney Sky tower. Amazing views of Sydney – sure I was spoilt! Today was my last day working for him. I’m going to really miss going for our daily swim in the pool and the spa!! Sure it was great!!

On Sunday I played my last gaelic match. I’m going to really miss all the Clan Na Gael girls! We meet down to our local (for those of you who don’t know it) the Cock and Bull The girls wrote a poem about me it was so funny! and we all sang the green and red of Mayo it was so nice, great nite was had by all!!,

So, my bags are packed and I’m ready to go!! New Zealand here I come! Can’t wait to do my skydive, should be amazing. I’ve got to go as we’re having our farewell dinner in the house and meeting the girls for a few farewell drinks, get the tissues out!!!

take care,

all the best,

Ann