A corner of his garden photographed by Mick O’Callaghan
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From the Archive
In the final days before the convent closed, a group of former colleagues went to say goodbye to the sisters.
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A Listowel Connection
Last week fate found me in The Bon Secours Hospital in Cork.
As I walked towards the Xray department, I was fascinated to see some familiar artwork on the walls…the unmistakeable work of the late great Tony O’Callaghan.
There are 6 scenes depicted in the bronzes, featuring saints associated with Munster.
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In Kildare Village
The only purchase I made on my recent trip to Kildare Village was ice cream.
Eating this delicious confection requires concentration.
Since most of the shops are not really child friendly (lesson learned on my Christmas visit!) we contented ourselves with strolling around outdoors.
Yes, that is a wasp heading straight for the child. There are all kinds of hazards to be encountered here.
The seat was wet. Aoife enjoyed the simple pleasure of drying it before we sat.
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The Simple Life
Ode on Solitude
Happy the man, whose wish and care
A few paternal acres bound,
Content to breathe his native air,
In his own ground.
Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire,
Whose trees in summer yield him shade,
In winter fire.
Blest, who can unconcernedly find
Hours, days, and years slide soft away,
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day,
Sound sleep by night; study and ease,
Together mixed; sweet recreation;
And innocence, which most does please,
With meditation.
Thus let me live, unseen, unknown;
Thus unlamented let me die;
Steal from the world, and not a stone
Tell where I lie.
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A Fact
A fun fact from a wag…
Irish motoring hazards; Funerals, speed cameras, pot holes, learner drivers, horses loose on the M50 to name but a few.
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