Wonders lay at our feet
We are in a time of great unease and, perhaps, even disease – and they are related. Leaders who are called on to lead say it’s difficult because we are in “uncharted waters”. But isn’t every new day, in every […]
Mysteries uncovered with a camera’s click
A piece of my past popped up in my mind recently when I passed a shop window full of old bits and bobs – from genuine antiques to curious junk. There in the middle of it all was a forlorn […]
Good things happen in Drimoleague, too!
The late Pete McCarthy – author of “McCarthy’s Bar” — helped put Drimoleague, my native place, on the contemporary map even if he didn’t have much to say about it! “It is off the tourist path and I don’t think […]
Ploughing has a spiritual side, too
I’ve met a few people in recent days who were either going to or coming from the National Ploughing Championships which are taking place in Athy, Co Kildare this year. It is the national farming fiesta in Ireland! It makes […]
Remembering the Sam Maguire’s last visit to Cork!
As the Cork football teams heads for Dublin to contest the All-Ireland Football Final tomorrow, I can’t help but recall the last time the famous Sam Maguire Cup was brought back to Cork. I was chaplain at Scoil Mhic Shuibhne, […]
1979 seems a little while ago!
“During that summer, I was working in our local creamery at Hawthorn, between Drimoleague and Skibbereen (which along with most of the local creameries is now closed). Many of the farmers were still bringing the milk to the creamery in churns. “
Farna boys hurrah – 30 years on!
Reunion of Farranferris class of 1978 – 30 years later!
Manna in bog – reflection on turf-cutting
Chapter 11 My favourite memory By Fr. Tom Hayes One of my treasured memories is from my childhood in Drimoleague. One of the jobs to be done at this time of year was cutting and saving turf for the winter’s […]