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They grow up so fast

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Steph

Today my sister Andrea finished her final exams and thus her 4-year degree in the University of Limerick. I don’t normally dwell on milestones such as these in terms of how much time has flown by but I’m genuinely shocked … Continue reading →

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Today’s soundtrack: Raindrop Prelude by Chopin

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Steph

Just perfect for the damp drizzely day that’s in it. There’s nothing like listening to Niamh playing this while the rain patters down on the hills & fields at home in Clare as the fire crackles and hisses beside us. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tune: The Masons’ Apron from An Fleadh Nua 2008

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Steph

The annual Fleadh Nua kicks off in my beloved Co. Clare this Sunday for a week of fantastic music, song, dance & fun so I decided to go trad for the Tuesday Tune today. This is the awesomely talented Darra Mulhearn … Continue reading →

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Siege of Ennis world record attempt

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Steph

On Sunday May 17th, Special Olympics Ireland are hoping to smash the world record for the largest ever ceili by calling everyone to Ennis to dance the ‘Siege of Ennis’ at the Fairgreen at 2pm. To raise funds, the ‘Siege … Continue reading →

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Loving the ways of the universe

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Steph

This evening while pottering around my apartment I stopped to take in a rather beautiful sunset. As I often do at this point, I thought about home on the west coast in Clare where I’ve seen some of the most … Continue reading →

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