Dropped in ….
I had a visit during the week from my cousin Lauren and her husband Jeremy. I celebrated their marriage with them last August in Rockville Centre. They had a week…
Photography
Old Friends ….
Some of my classmates from Maynooth met together this week in Athlone. We’ve managed to meet every year since leaving the Seminary and that’s a bit of an achievement 
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New Arrival
As you know I was away for a few days last week. When I got back I discovered I had a new neighbour in the field beside my house. There…
A few photos ..
I just loaded some photos on the computer from yesterday’s Papal Audience. I think they capture a bit of the atmosphere. The newly married couple come from near Washington DC…
Dawn Mass Photos
Got a few photos from Sunday’s Dawn Mass. Most were sent to me by Donal Byrne and some by James Hunt. I’ve added them to a YouTube clip. Thanks to…
Easter Sunday
Happy Easter to you all. I’ve one more “thought” to go on Lent 2012 and might get to that later. Apart from about three days, managed to keep it going…
Dawn Mass at Urlaur Abbey
How local are you? Would you consider joining us for a Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday Morning at Urlaur Abbey? It’s an amazing setting, on the shores of Urlaur Lake…
John McDonnell, R.I.P.
I heard earlier today that John McDonnell died. He was my father’s first cousin and a native of Fauleens, Monasteraden. Daddy and John were in Coolavin school together. John, his…
St Patrick’s Day Parade
I went into Ballaghaderreen earlier to the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. There was a great turnout of people and of participants in the parade. Well done to all involved.…