Last lap …
Was in New York for a few hours earlier today. I met some friends for lunch and had a good chat and a good bit to eat as well!! I…
Holidays
Paying the ferryman!
To take me to the other side! Crossed the water last night from NY to NJ to visit Joe and Elizabeth Walsh and their son. Always a lovely home to…
Must be holidays!
I was at the cinema twice this week. Mentioned the first visit in an earlier post when, in Virginia, I went to see “Won’t you be my neigbour” – the…
Bus to Boardwalk
On Monday morning I took a bus to Vienna (Virginia) to meet my aunt who had come to stay with our mutual friends Jeanie and Corky. The bus ride was…
Time passed and remembered
Spent a few hours in New York – went to meet someone for lunch and later decided to go to a Broadway Show. I had never seen Phantom of The…
Countdown
The days have gone well. Since last post, I’ve had the privilege of baptizing seven children in the Cathedral of St Agnes on Sunday last. It was a lovely celebration…
In words and pictures
For the twentieth year running, I’ve had the chance to spend a bit of time in New York. I spent two summers in Huntington (1997 and 1998) and, since then,…
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…
People make places …
Well into the “holidays” now and enjoying the days very much. That said, I’ve been very connected with home too, as I remember Ger Regan, R.I.P., whose Funeral takes place…
Time shared …
Earlier today I met some cousins who are visiting from USA. We arranged to meet at Knock Shrine and had lunch together. Some I’d have known from before, with others…