For my very good friend Jimmy and the lovely Siobhán.
24 years, and still in love.
Enoy the sunshine my dear friends!
SWEET 16
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Tall Pal Long Pockets
Funny how Jimmy always has a 'bladder moment' just before it's his shout!
I'll forgive the bastid (AGAIN!) being the night that's in it.
Now sing along ya big yin!
Fields Of Athenry <--CLICK!!
I'll forgive the bastid (AGAIN!) being the night that's in it.
Now sing along ya big yin!
Fields Of Athenry <--CLICK!!
Friday, 24 August 2012
New Music
Written by myself & Kate, and inspired by our friend hope.
'hope' Original score by Martin & Kate Stewart <-- CLICK TO PLAY
'hope' Original score by Martin & Kate Stewart <-- CLICK TO PLAY
Monday, 20 August 2012
Bunratty
Just one of the benefits of having a daughter who works as a
Castle Entertainer is that she gets to take her family to a lot of associated tourist attractions for free!
This past Sunday four of us spent quite a few hours at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. We haven't been there since the young'uns were young'uns and we really enjoyed it.
Unfortunately we didn't have time to sample a few beverages at the local, Durty Nelly's. One never knows who might pop in for a wee dram. (A pal of mine is a landowner thereabouts!) Next time.
Castle Entertainer is that she gets to take her family to a lot of associated tourist attractions for free!
This past Sunday four of us spent quite a few hours at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. We haven't been there since the young'uns were young'uns and we really enjoyed it.
Unfortunately we didn't have time to sample a few beverages at the local, Durty Nelly's. One never knows who might pop in for a wee dram. (A pal of mine is a landowner thereabouts!) Next time.
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Rambling.
A friend asked me recently about growing up on the Island.
'Did you have a happy childhood? Did it bother you growing up where you did?'
I never really thought about whether my growing up where I did, or whether I was happy or not as a child influenced the man I am today.
It was a rough place most of the time, but looking back, it never struck me that any place else was different to where I was.
It may have been bleak in Limerick in the 1960's, but I was a child and knew no better. I'm sure I was happy most of the time.
The same friend asked me if I was proud that I was from the Island.
He may as well have been asking me if I was proud to be bald, or blue-eyed, or tall.
I had no choice in any of these matters, I was born into circumstances I had no control over. Born to live the start of my life where my parents lived.
I inherited male pattern baldness, and blue eyes, from my parents.
And the fondness for music.
And morals, and right from wrong.
And love.
Forgive me for my rambling, sometimes I just tap out what comes into me head!
I met an old friend today in the supermarket. Her husband, a fellow musician, who taught me a lot, died a few months back. She still can't believe he's gone. But she struggles on, and looks forward to each new day, 'cos she says that her husband loved each extra day he got. She lives each and every day not only for herself but for him too.
We've had another young man take his life in our community this past few days. It breaks my heart to see young people in so much pain that they give up on life. But I see so many of our young folk who struggle with this world and yet take on the challenge with vigour that it brightens the face of this old fella! We need to watch and care for our teenagers and young adults.
:¬)
'Did you have a happy childhood? Did it bother you growing up where you did?'
I never really thought about whether my growing up where I did, or whether I was happy or not as a child influenced the man I am today.
It was a rough place most of the time, but looking back, it never struck me that any place else was different to where I was.
It may have been bleak in Limerick in the 1960's, but I was a child and knew no better. I'm sure I was happy most of the time.
The same friend asked me if I was proud that I was from the Island.
He may as well have been asking me if I was proud to be bald, or blue-eyed, or tall.
I had no choice in any of these matters, I was born into circumstances I had no control over. Born to live the start of my life where my parents lived.
I inherited male pattern baldness, and blue eyes, from my parents.
And the fondness for music.
And morals, and right from wrong.
And love.
Forgive me for my rambling, sometimes I just tap out what comes into me head!
I met an old friend today in the supermarket. Her husband, a fellow musician, who taught me a lot, died a few months back. She still can't believe he's gone. But she struggles on, and looks forward to each new day, 'cos she says that her husband loved each extra day he got. She lives each and every day not only for herself but for him too.
We've had another young man take his life in our community this past few days. It breaks my heart to see young people in so much pain that they give up on life. But I see so many of our young folk who struggle with this world and yet take on the challenge with vigour that it brightens the face of this old fella! We need to watch and care for our teenagers and young adults.
:¬)
Monday, 6 August 2012
Friday, 3 August 2012
Aye Jimmy!
So, back from the holliers.
Wedding.
Bride from Limerick.
Groom from Glasgow!!!
East end!!!
Good night?
What do you think??
Wedding.
Bride from Limerick.
Groom from Glasgow!!!
East end!!!
Good night?
What do you think??
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