Hell贸 CM
Let me know please how are you keeping since?
How is that arm ?
Mine is sore from the flu shot!
Did you ever see a donkey with a broken ear. ? My neighbor has acquired one such specimen .He looks old enough to have been around before Cromwell’s magpies…. or as ” old as the ciar贸g” I have yet to figure out how old the ciar贸g is.!
At first I thought flop ear was a bit if a jerk ,he never acknowledged my presence .But aparently he has a touch of dementia and is fairly deaf .So I think a broken ear is the least of his worries!I have been coaxing him with small apples .It is a slow process …he forgets!
All donkeys must have a friend ,the’re fierce lonesome creatures.Flop ear has a much younger donkey friend..The younger short toothed one is the boss of their herd.. an odd pair . They say if you separate a bonded pair they can die from loneliness.
I relate to such loneliness … the world can be a lonely place when we cant be around the people we want to be with.
But we have to keep the best side out!
There is a pastime people do here its called “cuardach raic”.
It translates to “looking for ship wrecks ”
After a big tide we search to see what comes ashore.I found a fish box with a name stamp meaning it could have swam from Norway or.. fallen off a Norwegian ship . I have quite collection now from all over the world.
I’ve been watching orange head and the so called sleepy Biden closely.I reckon if someone told pumpkin head by licking covid infected door knobs in Wuhan he would gain votes.. he would do it.
Perhaps he would be better off licking door knobs than spewing such codswallop!!.
Sl脿n go f贸il CS (16)
P.S. Colder evenings time to get the blanket out…The days are short but sure ..if they dont get short how can they get long?
Christy's reply
CS (16)….gonna give you a call when I find my phone
Hello Christy,
I’ve been listening to The Dean’s Pamphlet and reading a bit about the background and Jonathon Swift. The story and the song seem, to me, to have some complex layers. Did Liam O’Flynn ever mention this song to you?
Rebecca
Hope this lockdown is treating you well. I’ve been watching the YouTube sessions and have found them to be excellent company on many a dark day.
I was lucky enough to bring my mum and dad, along with my wife, over to Carrick on Shannon last year, as well as Gorey, to see you play. You treated the four of us so well with the seats and I’ll never forget you giving me your plectrum at the end.
It’s my mum and dad’s 50th wedding anniversary on Oct 31st. They still get so much joy from the “shout out” you gave them on their 48th anniversary at the concert hall in Glasgow. The Voyage has become something otherworldly to both of them now. It is fantastically magical every time any one of us hears it.
I hope you can keep them in your thoughts on the 31st as it will be difficult not being able to celebrate with friends and family alike.
I’m sure we will make up for it once this hopefully blows over and we will get to see you many more times in the future.
All the best
Frankie
Christy's reply
best wishes to your folks on their Golden celebration…
hope we all meet up again along the road…be it Gorey or Gorbals..we’ll make the rafters roar
i was born in warren street to a kerry and mayo beat my parents fought like cat and dog it was like lighting in the fog at 18 i felll in love with a croatian girl she was tall voluptuous and blonde i had 7 years of heaven then she left me SORRY NO COMMENT liam m murphy castleisland kerry
Hello Christy,
Somehow the Grove is still operating for the open mic session on Wednesdays. Open mind at the grove is where it lives on Facebook.
Last night we were told we had to buy drinks as they are struggling and talking about cutting staff hours. I’m not sure how this can work, the whole place seems to be run by one amazing barmaid.
I sang The first Time Ever I Saw Your Face, for the date today. I remember you saying you always find this song a challenge. So do I. I thought it would be difficult emotionally, but it’s much more the technical side for me. Those lines are about 100 miles long.
Away you broken heart appeared in the night, maybe about a week ago, and stayed for about a day. It is some song.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
“I will wait there, wave after wave” (Phil Stewart)
Not quite sure how she does it, but consistently, http://www.annemargaretdaniel.com delivers gems for us Dylan geeks. The blog section of the site has a superb piece about virtuoso harmonica player,Tony Glover who died last year. His archive is being auctioned, inc some wonderful Dylan artefacts from the era when young Bob was making waves.Well worth a few minutes mooching – I’m heading back there once the cuppa’s made…
Keep the Atkin ringing – Mr MacColl in mind today,too.
All the best
Dave
Christy's reply
“when Kings & Queens & Laureates came calling
Old Zimmerman he still had lots of songs to do”
Christy, Thanks for your lovely words in tribute to Lal…means a lot to us. I鈥檒l hold that image of the snooker games he played with you in my heart – a lovely link to our family history in Kildare. Warmest thanks, C
Christy's reply
we’ve been talking about Lal these past few days..remembering happy times….I recall a very special gathering in Lal & Imelda’s in Nov 1996…it was to mark 50 years of our Fellowship in Ireland….they were such loving and welcoming hosts…for many years Lal also hosted very special weekly Morning gatherings st Seapoint…always brought flasks of tea for the early morning risers
i am london irish i saw you in concert in tralee i knew martin egan rip he was all heart i ilisten to your cds i write diddhis and one song but i am not a muscian you are a great worker christy slan go foil
Christy's reply
I miss my chats with Martin Egan..he was a good friend, his spirit still evokes , a unique, eccentric,hurt, beautiful, wild and wonderful man….
“O the low road goes from Killorglin
all the way to Annascasul”
Hi Christy my partner is 30 in the coming weeks and he is a massive fan of yours. Your music really means a lot to him. We went to your gig in Vicar Street in January. I’m wondering if you would write him a little email wishing him a happy birthday or even just a voice note. He is working in the front line during these tough times and it would really make his birthday.
Christy's reply
Happy Birthday to you….Linda left no name..hope all is well
It is hard to believe we are staring down the barrel of another lockdown, I think the mood has changed and we are running empty on ‘meitheal’.
Your youtube lockdown sessions with your son Andy were absolutely incredible, raw and gave me strenth. Maybe one of the little silver linings of this pandemic for you. Certainly for me.
It might be asking a lot for them to come back, but I wanted to reach out with an attempt at a song (1st time) Putting my thoughts onto paper has helped, maybe others could do the same on here and would no doubt make a better attempt at it and something could catch your eye.
You might be innundated, maybe not.
Anyway, here’s hoping for 6 weeks of ‘meitheal’
Fair play, Mark
(Song below)
The Sequel
(To the Air of Craic was ninety in the isle of man)
CHORUS
From level 3, and 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that can鈥檛 be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
Well if we stop for a second and all calm down we can look in the mirror and change things around.
What about a zoom call on common sense
Or a group quiz for some resilience.
Cos, we all know that it鈥檚 okay not to be okay,
But we might all be stronger together at the end of these days.
It鈥檚 long passed the time since wev had enough, but by god its time again to get mentally tough.
CHORUS
From level 3, to level 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that cant be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
They say the devil makes work for idle hands, but we鈥檙e giving him work to bate the band.
Lets get walking lets get talking, and I understand
That the Lockdown part 2 wasn鈥檛 part of the plan.
But while sequels rarely beat whats been done in the past.
Iv got a spoiler alert, this could be a drawn out series it just depends
On the cast.
CHORUS
From level 3, to level 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that cant be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
Lest we forget were the 1%
There is a hand up if you can鈥檛 afford the rent.
In the big picture, we are the haves
not the have nots.
Look at the U.S you鈥檇 be left to rot..
This is our World War 1,2 and 3 and if you ask me
We should forget the politics and conspiracies.
Stay local, Wear your mask,
smile and hope for the best
And lets hope our WIFI stands up to the test
CHORUS
From level 3, to level 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that cant be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
Such is life, we don鈥檛 all agree.
Some say lock up and throw away the key
Others say we should push for immunity,
Young versus old, that cant be the movies plot,
We did this in Spring have we all forgot..
We鈥檒l save loved ones lives
With the sacrifice we bring,
Christmas can be saved, let the people sing.
Hi Christie, we as a family have always said Birtle, my mum came from Jericho and we had relatives in that area.
But have seen it written Bircle and even Birkle I think that was the original name. Whatever it’s name it’ll be in semi lockdown soon! Pam
Christy's reply
I have a book “The Vanishing Parish of Bircle” by Rev. Arthur J. Dobb.It was sent me by my cousin who is formerly of that parish. I have good memories of my time in “Birtle” back in the mid 60s.
Always interesting to read Peggy Seeger’s newsletters.
Of particular interest to readers here,who have access to Russell Square,Bloomsbury,London- Thursday,22/10 at noon will see a gathering and singing at Ewan MacColl’s memorial tree,to mark the anniversary of his death. No specific info given about the tree’s location.
Bloomsbury is one of the few parts of London I know well.Last October,I met friends at the cafe in Russell Square park. We chatted,laughed and drank ace Italian coffee.It’s starting to seem like another lifetime…It wasn’t long before your brilliant gig at The Bridgewater Hall – that was on tv news yesterday, for sad reasons.
All the best to you/nearest and dearest and all companeros. The forthcoming early years release is like a beacon of hope – thanks.
Dave
Christy's reply
We sat in Russell Square two years ago… knowing nothing of MacColl’s tree..hope to get back there again some day..sing a verse or two in its embrace
So looking forward to the new release, Have preordered, sadly it won’t be here in New Zealand in time for your biggest Kiwi fan’s 80th birthday on 30 October. He is my Dad Bill Tindall and your music is a huge joy in his life. Much love and life to you Christy. Leanne
Christy – this is Lal B鈥檚 daughter here – just to let you know Dad died yesterday. He talked about you often in the last few months, wondering how you were keeping. I said I鈥檇 let you know. Best wishes to you and the family, Caroline
Christy's reply
So sorry Caroline…..Lal was a dear friend to many…I will always remember him…the warmth of his welcome, the shine of his smile, his hearty laughter….we spent manys the happy hour playing snooker, reminiscing about our old Kildare neighbours and friends….Thank you for letting me know
Hi all FYI Cucuilinn i Sligeach seo amhr谩n 谩lainn , the words are in the comments section https://youtu.b e/Njk7UT2924M beir bua agus beaannacht go deo. H
Dear Christy,
My pal told me of delivering a piece of farm machinery recently to near Elsdon, Northumbria and passing Winter’s Gibbet, still an unnerving hanging site.
It made me think of Lily, and mention of the infamous Gibbet Rath. Tis a great song, all those landmarks, local places ,but right in the midst of the song the dreadful site of the massacre and murder.
Anyway, old Lily is a fine song, a great album….to otherwise enjoy during lockdown !
Regards
Rory
Christy's reply
Thanks Rory….
I like to sing the song..
It carries me back..
delighted to hear that my good buddy Johnny Hoban is singing it betimes…over there, west in Castlebar….
My reason for messaging you is that I’m a primary school teacher in Sligo , currently teaching 6th Class. We have started to learn about Irish musicians and singers. This month we are focusing on yourself. We are currently learning your version of ‘My little Honda 50’ and reading comprehension pieces about your career. We are a gaelscoil so I was wondering do you have any songs as Gaeilge that the kids might enjoy learning? N谩r laga Dia th煤 Christy
Beir bua
Paddy
Christy's reply
脫 Mo Honda 50 …
ana bheag is ana tapaidh…
ag d茅anamh c茅ad is c煤ige ..
nuair a bhfuil an gaoth an l谩铆dir
I suspect some readers will wince at the wrongness of that wee verse
Thats the best I can do this morning a Mhuinteor….
I’m searching back 60 years here
Mo Bhr贸n is mo bhr贸n….
all I got to offer is the Conqueror’s Tongue
I succumbed over 50 years ago…
uair amh谩in bh铆 an teanga agam,
ach mo bhr贸n,
Ballisodare bloomed brightly for a number of years….glory days indeed….I think Chuck Berry quenched the dying embers…..looking into the field from the new Motorway I still hear the music reverberate….
Hell贸 CM
Let me know please how are you keeping since?
How is that arm ?
Mine is sore from the flu shot!
Did you ever see a donkey with a broken ear. ? My neighbor has acquired one such specimen .He looks old enough to have been around before Cromwell’s magpies…. or as ” old as the ciar贸g” I have yet to figure out how old the ciar贸g is.!
At first I thought flop ear was a bit if a jerk ,he never acknowledged my presence .But aparently he has a touch of dementia and is fairly deaf .So I think a broken ear is the least of his worries!I have been coaxing him with small apples .It is a slow process …he forgets!
All donkeys must have a friend ,the’re fierce lonesome creatures.Flop ear has a much younger donkey friend..The younger short toothed one is the boss of their herd.. an odd pair . They say if you separate a bonded pair they can die from loneliness.
I relate to such loneliness … the world can be a lonely place when we cant be around the people we want to be with.
But we have to keep the best side out!
There is a pastime people do here its called “cuardach raic”.
It translates to “looking for ship wrecks ”
After a big tide we search to see what comes ashore.I found a fish box with a name stamp meaning it could have swam from Norway or.. fallen off a Norwegian ship . I have quite collection now from all over the world.
I’ve been watching orange head and the so called sleepy Biden closely.I reckon if someone told pumpkin head by licking covid infected door knobs in Wuhan he would gain votes.. he would do it.
Perhaps he would be better off licking door knobs than spewing such codswallop!!.
Sl脿n go f贸il CS (16)
P.S. Colder evenings time to get the blanket out…The days are short but sure ..if they dont get short how can they get long?
CS (16)….gonna give you a call when I find my phone
Hope you ok Christy,
Maybe we need to back off ???
Johnny Jump Up …
Where I come from, some very good stuff !!! Diagio legal ??? Truth works.
LISTEN – Shine on you crazy diamond…
Wow !!! All the best, Bryan.
no need
i take my pills at ten and wake at god knows when i saw you christy and bob dylan in concert at finsbury park n4 london great stuff slan go foil
it was a Sunday, I remember it well
Hello Christy,
I’ve been listening to The Dean’s Pamphlet and reading a bit about the background and Jonathon Swift. The story and the song seem, to me, to have some complex layers. Did Liam O’Flynn ever mention this song to you?
Rebecca
he never did….Liam was a quiet man
Howya Christy?
Hope this lockdown is treating you well. I’ve been watching the YouTube sessions and have found them to be excellent company on many a dark day.
I was lucky enough to bring my mum and dad, along with my wife, over to Carrick on Shannon last year, as well as Gorey, to see you play. You treated the four of us so well with the seats and I’ll never forget you giving me your plectrum at the end.
It’s my mum and dad’s 50th wedding anniversary on Oct 31st. They still get so much joy from the “shout out” you gave them on their 48th anniversary at the concert hall in Glasgow. The Voyage has become something otherworldly to both of them now. It is fantastically magical every time any one of us hears it.
I hope you can keep them in your thoughts on the 31st as it will be difficult not being able to celebrate with friends and family alike.
I’m sure we will make up for it once this hopefully blows over and we will get to see you many more times in the future.
All the best
Frankie
best wishes to your folks on their Golden celebration…
hope we all meet up again along the road…be it Gorey or Gorbals..we’ll make the rafters roar
i was born in warren street to a kerry and mayo beat my parents fought like cat and dog it was like lighting in the fog at 18 i felll in love with a croatian girl she was tall voluptuous and blonde i had 7 years of heaven then she left me SORRY NO COMMENT liam m murphy castleisland kerry
greetings to N 15
Hello Christy,
Somehow the Grove is still operating for the open mic session on Wednesdays. Open mind at the grove is where it lives on Facebook.
Last night we were told we had to buy drinks as they are struggling and talking about cutting staff hours. I’m not sure how this can work, the whole place seems to be run by one amazing barmaid.
I sang The first Time Ever I Saw Your Face, for the date today. I remember you saying you always find this song a challenge. So do I. I thought it would be difficult emotionally, but it’s much more the technical side for me. Those lines are about 100 miles long.
Away you broken heart appeared in the night, maybe about a week ago, and stayed for about a day. It is some song.
Rebecca
“I will wait there, wave after wave” (Phil Stewart)
Hi Christy
Not quite sure how she does it, but consistently, http://www.annemargaretdaniel.com delivers gems for us Dylan geeks. The blog section of the site has a superb piece about virtuoso harmonica player,Tony Glover who died last year. His archive is being auctioned, inc some wonderful Dylan artefacts from the era when young Bob was making waves.Well worth a few minutes mooching – I’m heading back there once the cuppa’s made…
Keep the Atkin ringing – Mr MacColl in mind today,too.
All the best
Dave
“when Kings & Queens & Laureates came calling
Old Zimmerman he still had lots of songs to do”
Christy, Thanks for your lovely words in tribute to Lal…means a lot to us. I鈥檒l hold that image of the snooker games he played with you in my heart – a lovely link to our family history in Kildare. Warmest thanks, C
we’ve been talking about Lal these past few days..remembering happy times….I recall a very special gathering in Lal & Imelda’s in Nov 1996…it was to mark 50 years of our Fellowship in Ireland….they were such loving and welcoming hosts…for many years Lal also hosted very special weekly Morning gatherings st Seapoint…always brought flasks of tea for the early morning risers
i am london irish i saw you in concert in tralee i knew martin egan rip he was all heart i ilisten to your cds i write diddhis and one song but i am not a muscian you are a great worker christy slan go foil
I miss my chats with Martin Egan..he was a good friend, his spirit still evokes , a unique, eccentric,hurt, beautiful, wild and wonderful man….
“O the low road goes from Killorglin
all the way to Annascasul”
Hi Christy my partner is 30 in the coming weeks and he is a massive fan of yours. Your music really means a lot to him. We went to your gig in Vicar Street in January. I’m wondering if you would write him a little email wishing him a happy birthday or even just a voice note. He is working in the front line during these tough times and it would really make his birthday.
Happy Birthday to you….Linda left no name..hope all is well
Hi Christy and to everyone out there,
It is hard to believe we are staring down the barrel of another lockdown, I think the mood has changed and we are running empty on ‘meitheal’.
Your youtube lockdown sessions with your son Andy were absolutely incredible, raw and gave me strenth. Maybe one of the little silver linings of this pandemic for you. Certainly for me.
It might be asking a lot for them to come back, but I wanted to reach out with an attempt at a song (1st time) Putting my thoughts onto paper has helped, maybe others could do the same on here and would no doubt make a better attempt at it and something could catch your eye.
You might be innundated, maybe not.
Anyway, here’s hoping for 6 weeks of ‘meitheal’
Fair play, Mark
(Song below)
The Sequel
(To the Air of Craic was ninety in the isle of man)
CHORUS
From level 3, and 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that can鈥檛 be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
Well if we stop for a second and all calm down we can look in the mirror and change things around.
What about a zoom call on common sense
Or a group quiz for some resilience.
Cos, we all know that it鈥檚 okay not to be okay,
But we might all be stronger together at the end of these days.
It鈥檚 long passed the time since wev had enough, but by god its time again to get mentally tough.
CHORUS
From level 3, to level 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that cant be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
They say the devil makes work for idle hands, but we鈥檙e giving him work to bate the band.
Lets get walking lets get talking, and I understand
That the Lockdown part 2 wasn鈥檛 part of the plan.
But while sequels rarely beat whats been done in the past.
Iv got a spoiler alert, this could be a drawn out series it just depends
On the cast.
CHORUS
From level 3, to level 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that cant be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
Lest we forget were the 1%
There is a hand up if you can鈥檛 afford the rent.
In the big picture, we are the haves
not the have nots.
Look at the U.S you鈥檇 be left to rot..
This is our World War 1,2 and 3 and if you ask me
We should forget the politics and conspiracies.
Stay local, Wear your mask,
smile and hope for the best
And lets hope our WIFI stands up to the test
CHORUS
From level 3, to level 4, and level 5..
How in the name of God are we going to survive
An enemy, that cant be heard or seen,
Not in Celbridge or in Skibereen
Such is life, we don鈥檛 all agree.
Some say lock up and throw away the key
Others say we should push for immunity,
Young versus old, that cant be the movies plot,
We did this in Spring have we all forgot..
We鈥檒l save loved ones lives
With the sacrifice we bring,
Christmas can be saved, let the people sing.
thanks for sharing Mark
Hi Christie, we as a family have always said Birtle, my mum came from Jericho and we had relatives in that area.
But have seen it written Bircle and even Birkle I think that was the original name. Whatever it’s name it’ll be in semi lockdown soon! Pam
I have a book “The Vanishing Parish of Bircle” by Rev. Arthur J. Dobb.It was sent me by my cousin who is formerly of that parish. I have good memories of my time in “Birtle” back in the mid 60s.
Mornin’ Christy
Always interesting to read Peggy Seeger’s newsletters.
Of particular interest to readers here,who have access to Russell Square,Bloomsbury,London- Thursday,22/10 at noon will see a gathering and singing at Ewan MacColl’s memorial tree,to mark the anniversary of his death. No specific info given about the tree’s location.
Bloomsbury is one of the few parts of London I know well.Last October,I met friends at the cafe in Russell Square park. We chatted,laughed and drank ace Italian coffee.It’s starting to seem like another lifetime…It wasn’t long before your brilliant gig at The Bridgewater Hall – that was on tv news yesterday, for sad reasons.
All the best to you/nearest and dearest and all companeros. The forthcoming early years release is like a beacon of hope – thanks.
Dave
We sat in Russell Square two years ago… knowing nothing of MacColl’s tree..hope to get back there again some day..sing a verse or two in its embrace
So looking forward to the new release, Have preordered, sadly it won’t be here in New Zealand in time for your biggest Kiwi fan’s 80th birthday on 30 October. He is my Dad Bill Tindall and your music is a huge joy in his life. Much love and life to you Christy. Leanne
hope ye have a lovely celebration with Bill….
Christy – this is Lal B鈥檚 daughter here – just to let you know Dad died yesterday. He talked about you often in the last few months, wondering how you were keeping. I said I鈥檇 let you know. Best wishes to you and the family, Caroline
So sorry Caroline…..Lal was a dear friend to many…I will always remember him…the warmth of his welcome, the shine of his smile, his hearty laughter….we spent manys the happy hour playing snooker, reminiscing about our old Kildare neighbours and friends….Thank you for letting me know
Sorry !….. https://youtu.be/Njk7UT2924M
M铆le maith agat
Hi all FYI Cucuilinn i Sligeach seo amhr谩n 谩lainn , the words are in the comments section https://youtu.b e/Njk7UT2924M beir bua agus beaannacht go deo. H
Marcaidh ar agaidh
Dear Christy,
My pal told me of delivering a piece of farm machinery recently to near Elsdon, Northumbria and passing Winter’s Gibbet, still an unnerving hanging site.
It made me think of Lily, and mention of the infamous Gibbet Rath. Tis a great song, all those landmarks, local places ,but right in the midst of the song the dreadful site of the massacre and murder.
Anyway, old Lily is a fine song, a great album….to otherwise enjoy during lockdown !
Regards
Rory
Thanks Rory….
I like to sing the song..
It carries me back..
delighted to hear that my good buddy Johnny Hoban is singing it betimes…over there, west in Castlebar….
Hi Christy,
I hope you’re keeping safe and well during these tough times. Myself and my girlfriend are huge fans, having travelled across Ireland and abroad to see you play in the past few years. Your online gig from the National Concert Hall was fantastic, hoping you can do a few more. We are currently living in Ballisodare and our apartment is looking out at the field were the Boys of Ballisodare used to take place. I believe you headlined that festival in years gone by? (Photo attached) https://www.google.com/search?q=boys+of+ballisodare&safe=strict&rlz=1C1DIMC_enIE877IE877&sxsrf=ALeKk03CeVAwjRbODnSdC16p4kYCgJGKKw:1603219263650&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjWt9OV6cPsAhV8QhUIHQ90BooQ_AUoAXoECAQQAw#imgrc=QU-vrCYAiy1CzM
My reason for messaging you is that I’m a primary school teacher in Sligo , currently teaching 6th Class. We have started to learn about Irish musicians and singers. This month we are focusing on yourself. We are currently learning your version of ‘My little Honda 50’ and reading comprehension pieces about your career. We are a gaelscoil so I was wondering do you have any songs as Gaeilge that the kids might enjoy learning? N谩r laga Dia th煤 Christy
Beir bua
Paddy
脫 Mo Honda 50 …
ana bheag is ana tapaidh…
ag d茅anamh c茅ad is c煤ige ..
nuair a bhfuil an gaoth an l谩铆dir
I suspect some readers will wince at the wrongness of that wee verse
Thats the best I can do this morning a Mhuinteor….
I’m searching back 60 years here
Mo Bhr贸n is mo bhr贸n….
all I got to offer is the Conqueror’s Tongue
I succumbed over 50 years ago…
uair amh谩in bh铆 an teanga agam,
ach mo bhr贸n,
Ballisodare bloomed brightly for a number of years….glory days indeed….I think Chuck Berry quenched the dying embers…..looking into the field from the new Motorway I still hear the music reverberate….
I love Sligo
and the sky over it