Recitals and Rituals
This was a mixed week! I mentioned that when I visited Boston I spent some time with my cousin (Frances) in Canton and that I planned on visiting her father…
General Interest
Boston re-visited!
Hello from Boston! The annual ramble to New York is taking place. Once again I am in Rockville Centre and enjoying the time very much. On Wednesday I took the…
Name Change!
Hello there! Decided to register a domain for this blog – so from now on the address is www.sherlockshome.info What happens after that is a mystery! “Elementary” ________________________________________________ Elementary my…
An open ear (Gerry Ryan, R.I.P.)
Gerry Ryan, R.I.P., died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday. His name will be on many lips these days and his memory in many hearts for years to come. There will…
Just checking in
Hello there, sorry still haven’t got back to writing much on the blog but am hoping to in the coming days. Easter Days are approaching so might try to include…
Monasteraden Cemetery Mass
We had Mass today in Monasteraden Cemetery. This had been planned for some time but weather the past few days was not too favourable. However the morning “came good” and…
Monasteraden Village May 2009
Recently we had the exterior of St Aidan’s Church, Monasteraden stone-washed. A local contractor, Michael J. Roddy, carried out the work. I took advantage of his “hoist” and he agreed…
St Patrick’s Day Parade
Hello, we had a mighty parade in Ballagh today – blessed with glorious weather. I took the camera and now realise I took over 500 photos so what to do…
Ambulance Launch
On Sunday, February 8th 2009, a new ambulance was launched by the Ballaghaderreen Branch of Irish Red Cross. The Ambulance, provided at a cost of €100,000 was partly sponsored by…
Many Happy Returns
On February 2nd, 2009, we gathered in St. Aiden’s Church, Monasteraden to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Frances Kelly. For many years Frances has had close involvement with the church…