By Peg Prendeville
I had a lovely visit on Sunday from former neighbour, James Shanahan, who is due to be married in August to the lovely Erica from Miami where they live. They are coming to Ireland and Co. Kerry for the wedding. James’s mother died at a very young age in 1972 leaving 6 young boys. My mother had died ten years earlier in 1962 leaving 5 young girls. We lived right next to each other so both families had much in common. Thankfully we all survived thanks to good fathers, relations, friends and neighbours.
Fr. Austin McNamara had a lovely ceremony on Saturday last for the three 1st Communicants in Ballyhahill which was followed by a beautiful sunny day. Thanks to Fr. Austin and the teachers Mrs Horgan and Ms Dunworth for the work they put into preparing the children.
This fine weather is a boon to the hay and silage people who are busy getting in the harvest. Perfect weather for the bogs too, and, needless to say, all the holiday makers.
Sounds of Summer
Rocking in my garden seat,
Creaking gently to and fro
Watching life continuing on,
Like a stream in constant flow.
Listening to the chirping birds
Busy at their daily tasks
The leaves are whispering in the breeze
A honey bee goes buzzing past.
A tractor drones in a neighbour’s field
Boasting of a busy day
Taking advantage of the sun
Cutting silage, turning hay.
A cow concerned for her calf
Calls him back with a gentle moo
The clothes are flapping on the line
Peaceful times like this are few.
Children play out on the lawn
Sending out their squeals of joy
Laughing, singing, cheering on
Their playmates in a rugby try.
I close my eyes to appreciate
The restful sounds that I can hear
It’s easy to believe in God
When His presence is so near!