The Dutchman – a touch of kindness
Thanks to Fr Seán Coyle who posted a comment on an earlier post and reminded me of this lovely song. Seán thinks The Dutchman may have Alzheimer’s Disease (Liam Clancy…
2016
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…
Words acknowledged
Firstly I want to say thanks to all who visited the blog in the past few days. I just did a count and more than 5600 views of the previous…
When the whistle blows …
I really thought this was Mayo’s year. I am a Sligo man but when Sligo’s out of the equation, I believe our next loyalty lies with the province and when…
I mentioned this song
I spoke at Mass in Kilmovee yesterday about Glen Campbell, his living with Azheimers and about his daughter’s song “Remembering”. It was in the context of the Gospel Passage about…
Inspired by Donal
I recently heard this song on Mid West Radio. Sung by P.J. Murrihy, Nathan Carter and Cherish The Ladies the song, “Don’t leave behind a broken heart”, is inspired by…
On the button!
Today’s Old Testament reading is one of those that asks for a bit of a “selfie”. A long hard look at how we’re measuring up … My son, do not…
Up For The Match
It’s All-Ireland Sunday. I’m just in from Mass with a heavily depleted congregation. I wasn’t surprised of course. Many of the locals have begun the journey to Croke Park in…
Pleasant evening
On Friday evening I met with Edmond Molloy, a native of Mullaghroe now resident in Los Angeles and with my cousin Seán McDonnell. Edmond had arranged the meeting and I…
Thanks Andy!
Got this email earlier. Thought it was worth a “cut and paste” …. If God had wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates. ~Jay Leno~ The problem…