Going My Way ….
One of the films I remember from childhood was “GOING MY WAY” with Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald. It was the story of a new priest in a parish, dealing…
Video Clips
Another song … (thanks to YouTube!!)
I mentioned Imelda May a few “posts” ago and have become quite a fan – though I don’t fully get all her music. I still hear that Dublin accent and…
“The Help”
I was in Virginia for two days last week. I met my aunt there and spent some time with family friends. It was lovely – too much food – but…
Where do you go?
Since August 1997 I have been coming to Long Island, New York for a few weeks each year. It started when I worked in the Marriage Tribunal, Galway and our…
Urlaur Pattern
We had the usual Pattern at Urlaur Abbey on August 3rd. A DVD of the Mass, Pageant and family day celebrations will soon be available. I had my own little…
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…
A West Wing Memory
Just came across a clip from The West Wing that I very much enjoyed and remember. It’s at close of an episode where Josh has had a very public and…
Heritage Night
A short recitation by Martin Frain – filmed at the Heritage Night in Kilmovee Community Centre on the vigil of St Brigid’s Day. Martin is well known for penning pieces…
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…