The voice of one of Ireland’s greatest ever commentators will certainly not be part of All-Ireland Finals from this Sunday. Michéál O’Muircheartaigh’s announcement of his intention to retire this weekend, came as a sad blow to many who have depended on his voice to take them to Croke Park when…
Sorry, lost the run of things a bit and wasn’t able to keep regular posts while away last week. There was an internet cafe near where we were staying and I did manage to do a few postings but had hoped to do more. I’m back in Kilmovee now and…
Today we had Mass and a visit in a local home run for senior citizens. I am going to let photos tell the story other than say the centre is there through the determination of a powerful 87 year old Religious Sister (Sr Muriel) and her very able assistant Mary. …
DAY FOUR An early and unwelcome rising at 4.45am! Taxis ordered for 5.30am to take us to Cross Mountain where we began our ascent before 6am. Joined by Áine at the foot of the mountain, we were wished well and joined in prayer as we began the Way of The Cross that…
Third day began with a message from Evan, one of the visionaries, where hundreds of people gathered to hear him speak. There was simultaneous translation, via radio, and though I did not take in all that he said, it’s fair to say, he spoke very well. I think my favourite…
MONDAY NIGHT Went to the church with Fr Tommy around 7pm. We joined many other priests in celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We sat outside the church, placed a little sign with the word “ENGLISH” on it (the language!!) and immediately people came along. Confessions were being heard in many…
I am afraid I’ll get the name of being a traveller and that’s not the case! Just has happened that I’ve been away a bit this year and now find myself in Medjugorje with fifty-one other people – mostly from the West of Ireland. My friend, Fr Tommy Johnston, asked…
Fr Frank Fahey is a priest in Ballintubber Abbey, Co. Mayo. I have heard him speak a number of times and he always impresses me. He talks about the distinction between “tourist” and “pilgrim” and says that a tourist comes to a place to see what is to be seen,…
