Magazine Launch

Magazine Launch

The 11th edition of the Kikelly-Kilmovee Parish Magazine was launched at Ireland West Airport in recent weeks. As always, it was a lively and enjoyable event.  Full credit to all involved.  A TV feature was done around the launch, including visits to the parish, conversations with some of its people and some footage from the night itself.  The programme was broadcast and is available via YouTUbe.  I feature myself (at the very end).

Roots and Wings

I think you know that I like lyrics, especially those that make me think and in the past few days I came across a wonderful song by Imelda May.  It’s called “The girl I used to be” and she speaks of her own upbringing and the values she wishes to share with her young daughter.  There’s a lovely introduction to this in the video below.  There’s a lengthy introduction but it’s worth a listen too. Well done Imelda.

I hope you enjoy this …. that’s the reason I’m sharing it.

 

LYRICS

Once upon a time
A Dublin girl ran free
Down the cobblestones
Round pubs and homes
As rich as she could be
Swimming in the Irish Sea
Climbing up Bray Head
Her lips were warmed
With pots of tea
Chips and buttered bread
Fed love from Mam and Da

They raised her up
They made her fly
They gave her roots and wings
As time moves on and years go by
She’ll miss those simple things
She’s the girl I used to be

The playgrounds all came down
And we mourned our factories
Times were tough, but I had enough
I had my family
Life kicked in with all its might
But my strong heart wouldn’t break
I got kicked around and broken down
I took all that I could take

But you raise me up
You made me fly
You gave me roots and wings
As time moves on and years go by
I miss those simple things
And the girl I used to be

Now I’m grown with a child of my own
And I hope to God on high
That these are the days she thinks upon
As the best days of her life

And I’ll raise her up
I’ll make her fly
I’ll give her roots and wings
As time moves on and years go by
She’ll miss those simple things
And the girl she used to be
She’s the girl I used to be


Cohen was right!

Cohen was right!

I think Leonard Cohen should have been awarded the Nobel Prize! There, I’ve said it.  I have no axe to grind with Bob Dylan of course.  Chances are neither is too worried about what I think.

“Forget your perfect offering, (Cohen said in Anthem), 
there is a crack, a crack in everything
that’s how the light gets in.”

I like those lines.  If we wait for perfection a lot of life will pass us by.

We had a very interesting talk yesterday (Diocesan gathering) on the history of monasteries in our diocese and country.  The talk, linked with a few days we had together and a theme of “hope”. finished with an image of the Ardagh Chalice.  The speaker, Colmán O Clábaigh OSB, told us that though the chalice is revered as one of our finest historical treasures it has been discovered that the chalice leaks and most likely always did.  With that in mind, it’s certain the “chalice” could never have been used at the celebration of Eucharist and yet it survives as a symbol of our faith, culture and heritage.  A leaking chalice!

Cohen was right … a crack, a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.

Thanks be to God!

Liking this!

Liking this!

It’s among my favourite Carols and I came across this version yesterday. Thought I’d share.

LIKING THIS TOO!

On Tuesday December 15th, there were two performances by schools of the parish.  The children of St Teresa’s N.S. Kilkelly brought us to St Celsus’ Church and guided all there through a lovely and musical telling of the Christmas Story.  A lovely moment, among many, was the journey of the Little Drummer Boy (and so he was) to join Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the borrowed shed.  Couldn’t but be proud of them all.  A few video clips and images from the gathering and of a beautifully decorated Kilkelly (Crib included). Well done to all involved.

 

The Church gathering concluded with a candlelight performance. Thought it worth a video recording.  Think it was the right call! Enjoy.

 

There was another performance by the pupils of Tavrane N.S. in Kilmovee Community Centre.  A great variety of talent on show and some very amusing moments.  Well done to all involved there too.  Sadly, phone battery had ran low so no video footage and only one photo!  That said, many parents were recording so the fine performances of the evening will long live into the future.  Rightly so too! It’s a pity you cannot “hear” this photo.  Five musicians all.

Proud of you!

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Sounds and rhythm ….

I’m not sure how I happened on this video today.  I think I was searching for a tune and it led me to this clip from The Corrs … mighty rhythm and music ….

[youtube=http://youtu.be/KEJa_VgpIAc?rel=0]

that reminded me of Gay Byrne’s interview with Andrea Corr on “The Meaning of Life” so another search brought this …. very good interview with what seems to be a lovely person …

[youtube=http://youtu.be/wUicDKM80oU?rel=0]

and then there’s this … (haven’t looked at it but will at some stage – a concert ….)

[youtube=http://youtu.be/1ov6USLXwGA?rel=0]

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