Jubilee Celebrated
Hello! Neil Diamond, mentioned in the last post, has a song “I haven’t played this song in years” and it seems a while since I’ve put anything here. A few…
Songs
Diamond is Forever!!
Neil Diamond is due to perform a concert in Dublin in June. On Frday last he was a guest on the Late Late Show. He just sat with a guitar…
Lines remembered
Percy French wrote a lovely song called “The Mountains of Mourne” in which he reflects on being an emigrant in London. He’s writing home to an old girlfriend and telling…
Catholic Schools Week
We had Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday Evening (Feast of St Brigid) to celebrate Catholic Schools Week in our diocese. Schools from all over the diocese were represented and…
Snow is falling ….
Okay, enough with the snow!! It’s back today and with a vengeance. Really heavy falls all day and looks like no end in sight. Spent most of the day in…
John Murray Show
On Monday morning, John Murray on his daily Radio Show asked for photos from around the country so I decided to send a few I’d taken the day before. Some…
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…
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,…
You have to see this! (Well only if you want to :) )
Back in Kilmovee since yesterday. Travelled well and good to be back. Still a lot of good memories floating around in the “ould” head and glad of them too. Just…
Leonard Cohen in Lissadell
Last Saturday I attended Leonard Cohen’s Concert in Lissadell House, Sligo. It was an amazing concert with a truly talented and gracious entertainer. His band and backing singers were incredible…