Wrong road with amazing twist
I was on my way to a Funeral Mass in Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo. Though I heard many times of Bofeenaun I had never driven there before and, apart from knowing…
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To win just once …
I was at an All-Ireland Semi-Final once. It was in 1975 and Sligo played Kerry. I was twelve years of age. I’d forgotten that Sligo had to play Mayo twice…
When the whistle blows …
I really thought this was Mayo’s year. I am a Sligo man but when Sligo’s out of the equation, I believe our next loyalty lies with the province and when…
Up For The Match
It’s All-Ireland Sunday. I’m just in from Mass with a heavily depleted congregation. I wasn’t surprised of course. Many of the locals have begun the journey to Croke Park in…
As the sun set
On Tuesday evening I was leaving Urlaur Church after Mass and noticed a lovely sunset so went as quickly as I could to Urlaur Abbey and Lake. Most of these…
Daily Lenten Thought March 2nd
Earlier today I went to Knock. I had two reasons for going. So far, so good!! One was food:) I went to Le Cheile which is located on the grounds…
Kiltimagh or Killester? Ballagh or Ballyfemot?
Where will you be this week Sam?? On Sunday the cameras will focus on you several times before and during the All-Ireland Final. We’ll see you shined and polished, ready…
St Paul’s Bessbrook
Last week I had a call from my classmate, Dermot Maloney, to see if I’d be free to share a thought or two with a group of students who would…
Pat McNamara – An Evangelist ….
I asked someone to show me this grave. It’s in the cemetery adjacent to Urlaur Abbey and is the grave of Pat McNamara who was once a teacher in nearby…
Destination …….
It’s All-Ireland Sunday and we’re nearly at throw-in. Best wishes to all involved but, even as a Sligo man, my hopes lie with Mayo. I really would love to see…