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…
Reflections
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…
Why didn’t you go in?
(A brother reflects on a decision …… A thought around The Prodigal Son) It’s a fair question! I don’t know. And maybe I do for there was jealousy at work.…
Heartbreaking
Like all who have heard the story from Co. Cavan concerning the death of a family in tragic circumstances, I am deeply saddned. There is, at times like this, a…
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…
Ger Regan, R.I.P.
I heard sad news earlier this evening. Ger Regan died. May he rest in peace. Ger is a few years younger than myself and I’ve known him for more than…
Scaffolding
I was sad to hear of the death of Bishop Eddie Daly, R.I.P. He’s one of those people that always seems to have been there in my lifetime. How many…