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I began this blog on July 8th, 2008. Many thanks to all who have called in for a while. I hope the visits have been worthwhile. Thanks to all who have commented and given feedback and the many people I meet who simply say "I keep an eye on your blog". Some tell me they visit every day. Much has happened over those nine years and much has changed. The blog has helped me keep a track of some of that and the chance to share it with you. I am always anxious to improve and re-shape this piece of cyber space. I welcome your help and suggestions. Alongside that, I ask for your prayers and offer you mine. (Vincent June 2017)

Do you need to smile?

Do you need to smile?
I think this might just do the trick!!

Awaiting Ophelia

Awaiting Ophelia
Did Shakespeare ever think it would come to this?His Ophelia is now on the mainstay of conversation all over our country.  Schools are closed, hospital...

Dog on the run!

Dog on the run!
I met Andy Moran briefly today and realised I’ve not posted anything here since before the All-Ireland Final.  I was, of course, disappointed Mayo did...

To win just once …

To win just once …
I was at an All-Ireland Semi-Final once.  It was in 1975 and Sligo played Kerry.   I was twelve years of age.  I’d forgotten that Sligo...

Andy’s Some Man

Andy’s Some Man
I received this poem yesterday from Andy McGovern.  Though we've never met, I have been in contact with Andy through recent years, not least because...

Lines repeated

Lines repeated
Earlier today I shared these words at Mass in St Agnes’ Cathedral.  I’d first written them a few years ago for our parish magazine and...

Countdown

Countdown
The days have gone well.  Since last post, I’ve had the privilege of baptizing seven children in the Cathedral of St Agnes on Sunday last....

In words and pictures

In words and pictures
For the twentieth year running, I’ve had the chance to spend a bit of time in New York.  I spent two summers in Huntington (1997...

Memories and eclipses

Memories and eclipses
I celebrated Mass this morning and remembered my mother, Mary, who died eight years ago today.  She died on the Feastday of Our Lady of...

Glen Campbell R.I.P.

Glen Campbell R.I.P.
A few months ago I posted some video clips from Glen Campbell. I had only heard a few days earlier that he was living with...

Second Names!

Second Names!
Tommy Scott Sherlock Yesterday (July 29th) I was in Cloonloo Church for the baptism of my nephew's son - my first Grand Nephew! - Tommy...

Patience and Vigilance

Patience and Vigilance
“An enemy has done this” (Gospel for 16th Sunday of the Year – Matthew 13:24-33) It’s a strong line, no doubt, and one that might...

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