Photos
It’s been a week for photos – that’s about as good as the snow gets. I really think Bing Crosby was on something when he was dreaming of a “White…
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…
First Sunday of Advent 2010
A quick thought from this week’s Parish Bulletin As we begin the Season of Advent, we seek to refocus our energy, take stock of where we’ve been and anticipate where…
Well done old friends!
Congratulations to my old friends in St Aidan’s N.S., Monasteraden on another FILM SUCCESS! This week they were awarded two special prizes in the FÍS awards – Best Directed Film…
Fall backwards and spring forward ….
The time changed here – back one hour – a week ago. When I was going to bed, I changed the time on my clock radio (bought a few months…
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…
Peter Horan, R.I.P.
Peter Horan is being buried today (October 19th, 2010) A fine, well known and much loved musician who did much for Irish Music and allowed it do for him. My…
Sr Maureen McDonnell, R.I.P.
Earlier today (Sunday October 3rd) Sr Maureen McDonnell died. She was my father’s first cousin and truly lovely person. May she rest in peace. Sr Maureen had been based in…
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,…
So what did you think of Medjugorje?
Sorry, lost the run of things a bit and wasn’t able to keep regular posts while away last week. There was an internet cafe near where we were staying and…