Galway Advertiser 1991/1991_05_23/GA_23051991_E1_002.pdf 

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in Summary MICHAEL'S FANTASTIC PROGRESS Line in the sand
OPERATION DESERT STORM has taken on a new significance for the people of Roundstone. Last Friday the local Community Council were successful in forcing two Italian juggernauts and local contractors, Folan Bros, of Carna off the sand dunes at Dogs Bay. The white sand of Dogs Bay is more than just picturesque. According to environmentalist and map-maker Tim Robinson, the sand is made up of microscopic sea-shells, 98% pure calcium car bonate. It is unique in the Western hemisphere to find such large deposits on the surface. Normally it is found in very deep water. The Dept. of the Marine granted a licence to the Folan Bros, to remove fifty tons for the University of Milan who are undertaking a series of engineering experiments to test oil drills for deep-sea oil exploration. Last Thursday morning, at about 1.30 a.m. two Italian juggernauts and a local lorry and tractor drove down to the beach and began loading the sand. The alarm was rais ed by Jim Conneely and local man Pat Mullins put his jeep across the gate. The Italians emptied their load and drove away. Roundstone Community Council Chairperson Anne Conneely said they were considering a legal injunction. She said the local people had enormous pride in their beaches. With F a s help, strong marrum grass was planted all along the dunes during the Spring. Money for the planting was contributed by local households. "We are determined to stop this," she said. The Italians took two tons last year, they may want 100 tons next year." Negotiations between the Folan Bros, and the Community Council are continuing. Tim Robinson added grimly: "A line has been drawn in the sand."

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Kathleen are very excited about their son's chance of a lifetime in Budapest and are confident his potential will be developed. Any club, factory, organisation or individual who would like to help the fund should contact any of the following trustees Padraic Mc Cormack, T.D. Tel. 53992. T o m C o x . 66892 or Michael Staunton. 64755. Lodgments can be made t o Account Number 13910417 at Bank of Ireland, Mainguard street.

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