How's it going? Patricia-Anne here from a small village called Plumbridge in the Sperrin Mountains in a rural area of Northern Ireland. Most people think this place is a bit boring, a remote place with a little or few interesting things to do. But they are all totally wrong. I live within 5 miles of my local school, St. Joseph's High School, Plumbridge. 

The thing I love most about my school is that it is in a small community where many of my friends have progressed from the local primary school called St. Peter's. With a small school of 300 pupils there is always a friendly atmosphere. This is spread throughout the Plumbridge area. 

There are many community events such as ceili, discos, quizzes, whist drives, barbecues and plays that take place throughout the year. 

What interests me the most is my local Ladies Gaelic Football Club for which I train and play on a weekly basis. This is great because all the local girls get together and have a good time. We travel throughout County Tyrone to play other teams. There is a great football spirit within the area with the Ladies and Mens teams both working together to provide a community event. 

Plumbridge is situated in the Glenelly Valley, ranging from high up the Sperrin Mountains where few people live, but many tourists visit because of the scenic views and the peaceful surroundings further down the valley towards Plumbridge. I live three miles from the village and three miles from the hamlet Cranagh and there are only a few houses, a chapel, and a pub for the locals. One important feature of the area is the local Sperrin Heritage Centre, which shows the Irish culture, and how the valley was formed and how it has changed to the present day. Incidentally, it was my Granny's cousin who were the last to live in the little house that still remains here to the present day. 

Truly, the Glenelly Valley is a beautiful place to live and arguably the most picturesque in Northern Ireland. 

In the local Parish Hall I go to my traditional Irish Dancing and Irish music. I have won medals and certificates and maybe one day make Riverdance. In this place you would be short of something to do. When the locals get together the 'craic' is good and everyone enjoys themselves. 

Written by: Patricia-Anne Kearney, age 12 years of age, on the 23rd of June (Bonfire night!)