Many Happy Returns
On February 2nd, 2009, we gathered in St. Aiden’s Church, Monasteraden to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Frances Kelly. For many years Frances has had close involvement with the church…
We’re as well to just smile …
I love comedy …. I think laughter’s a great medicine so just to give you a smile – an old memory from Chief Inspector Clouseau!!
Worcester Wedding
Last weekend, I had the chance to attend a wedding in Worcester, Massechussetts of Liz Parker and Joe Gagne. It was celebrated in the Memorial Chapel of Holy Cross College.…
Calypso
On Tuesday November 4th, pupils and teachers from St. Aidan’s N.S., Monasteraden travelled to Dublin to the Helix Theatre for the final of FIS (FILM IN SCHOOL) Festival 2008. The…
Taney Parish (St. Nahi’s Church), Dundrum
On Sunday, September 21st, I had the pleasure of preaching at two Services in Taney Parish, Dundrum, Co. Dublin. St. Nahi’s Church is located there and the parish was celebrating…
Forty Shades of Green
The story goes that Johnny Cash visited Ireland and, as the plane approached Shannon airport he noticed the fields below and their green colour – he noticed too that there…
I guess things happen that way …..
Johnny Cash was and remains a favourite of mine. I recently came across this video of one of his songs, performed by Norah Jones and Kris Kristofferson at a tribute…
A (long) Faith Journey and a cause for HOPE!
On Monday I went to Richmond, Virginia to visit my aunt Mary Margaret. Later that day we drove to Annendale to spend the evening with Corky and Jeanie Korves and,…
Lights, Camera, Action!
I went to Crestwood to visit with Noelle McEnerney (McLoughlin) and her family. We also met John McDonnell (first cousin of my father) and his wife Teresa. It was an…
Penn Station
Bit of musical entertainment!