I wish he would “walk the line”!!
Went for a walk with the dog this morning. All went well (as well as it gets!) until we met a woman walking two dogs. Not a whimper from them…
Video Clips
May in December and January …..
Last night for the second time in my life I was at a New Year’s Eve gathering. Most years I went home to be with Bill and Mary for midnight.…
Christmas 1914 (WW1 Truce)
Jerry Lynch (a Clare man) sings a very moving song, telling of a glimpse of peace during WW1. It took place over the Christmas days of 1914 and gave some…
Here comes that rainbow again …
I’m in Thurles today, leading a retreat in the Presentation Convent. There are about twenty sisters attending, including one a 100 years old. I hope I don’t undo the good…
I know .. I know ….. I know :)
I said it’s not Christmas yet and it isn’t but ………… I think you’ll enjoy this
Teacher’s Farewell
I went home to Gurteen a few hours ago for a Retirement Function in honour of Maura Murray who taught me when I attended Mullaghroe N.S. I don’t think she…
Eleventh of the Eleventh Eleven …..
It’s one of those dates …. there were twin brothers beside me at home and they were born on the 6th of the 6th Sixty-Six, ensuring their birthday would not…
Cathedral 150th
On November 3rd, Bishop Kelly, Bishop Flynn, priests, religious and people of Achonry Diocese gathered to mark the 150th Anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of The Annunciation and…
I was late for Mass this morning ……
I’m reminded of the story of the mother calling her son for Mass. “Get up”, she pleads, “it’s time for Mass”. “I’m not going to Mass”, comes the reply from…
Urlaur Pattern Mass
On August 4th, as mentioned in other posts, we celebrated the Pattern at Urlaur Abbey. Seán Browne from Castlerea recorded the day’s proceedings and recently sent me a copy of…