Fall backwards and spring forward ….
The time changed here – back one hour – a week ago. When I was going to bed, I changed the time on my clock radio (bought a few months…
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Thanks to You Tube!!
I know it’s lazy but just thought I’d post a few youtube videos today! They’re all from a project called PLAYING FOR CHANGE and feature (mostly) street entertainers from around…
Peter Horan, R.I.P.
Peter Horan is being buried today (October 19th, 2010) A fine, well known and much loved musician who did much for Irish Music and allowed it do for him. My…
Sr Maureen McDonnell, R.I.P.
Earlier today (Sunday October 3rd) Sr Maureen McDonnell died. She was my father’s first cousin and truly lovely person. May she rest in peace. Sr Maureen had been based in…
A powerful voice!
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,…
So what did you think of Medjugorje?
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…
Medjugorje Day Five
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…
Medjugorje Day Four
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…
Medjugorje Day 3
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…
Medjugorje Day 2
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…