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Summer is back! Alleluia!
Great to feel the sun on your back once again, and hopefully it will shine on all the Darling Buds of May - our First Communicants. We wish them all every blessing as they reach this milestone.
From the top of the bus!
With the best will in the world, it is proving very hard to see how this site will be better than what we had previously. We'll have to wait and see!
Castletown House
It doesn't look like this venue will be open to the public anytime soon, despite reports of progress just a month back. It is a shame that such an amenity has been off limits for so long ....
On top of all that, there are reports of vandalism having taken place on the OPW site over the bank holiday weekend. Vehicles and cameras were damaged to the tune of 50,000 euro.
You have to wonder what goes on inside some people's heads!!!!
Paper Bag charges!
What do you think of being charged for a paper bag to put your newly purchased clothes in?
While some retailers have been charging up to 20c for the paper carrier bag, this week, we heard of another major store bringing in the charge - in aid of some charity, is what they say!
Surely, we can decide on our own charities. Who wants a retailer picking the same for us, and making themselves look good?
A New Pope!
Wonder will we have the news over the weekend ....
We were just counting up how many Popes most of the Newsletter team have witnessed in their lifetimes - Seven so far, and two of them came to Ireland ....
Pius X11, 1939 - 1958
John XX111, 1958 - 1963
Paul V1, 1963 - 1978
John Paul 1, 1978, 33 days!
John Paul 11, 1978 - 2005
Benedict XV1, 2005 - 2013
Francis 2013 - 2005
St. Mary's Camera Soiree
Some members of the Soiree took advantage of the fine weather and went off on a field trip while other remained in the Parish Centre to work on photographs that might be candidates for our next annual exhibition which, allowing for the summer holidays, will be upon us before we realise it.
Donal gave us a phot of part of the interior of Ryan's of Parkgate Street, which according to their website is a beautifully restored Victorian Pub with original fittings.
Kay gave us a tree laden down with beautiful blossoms, and Joe caught our favourite Heron in flight.
Michael G was in East Clare and Limerick earlier this week and gave us a view from one of the windows of the Craggaunowen Castle, built around 1550 by John MacShioda Macnamara.
Today, Craggaunowen Castle is not just a structure of the past—it is a living piece of history. Visitors can explore the castle and admire several artefacts from its era, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who once called it home. It is located close to the town of Sixmilebridge.
Michael had time to spare in Limerick, waiting for his train back to Dublin and took some panoramic photographs of the Shannon River from Arthur's Quay in the direction of King John's Castle and Thomond Bridge. Interestingly the Shannon River is the longest river in Ireland and Britian with a length of 360 km.
Until next week stay safe!
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