Nativity Window, SS Peter and Paul’s, Clonmel
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“A Ceremony Of Carols”, Benjamin Britten, presented by Clontempo, St Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, Dec 14th 2018
Here’s a poster for this event in one of the most beautiful (and atmospheric) churches in Clonmel: Here’s a video of the Vilnius Municipal Choir performing the piece. Although obviously…
Stained Glass from Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Newcastle, Co Tipperary
Following recent reflection (possibly navel gazing) and specific reflection on my stained glass related posts, I am trying to be more selective and focused in posting pictures from specific Churches.…
“he was an affectionate husband and tender father, in friendship steady and sincere; to all beneath him courteous, truly just and therefore universally esteemed and beloved. He lived under the influence of religion and died cheerfully supported by it ” – the grave of Jeffry Prendergast, buried in 1713 by his 99 year old father who would live to 111
Readers may note I am partial to the wisdom of gravestones , or even just a striking epitaph. . Trying to find out more about the holy well I came…
?Holy Well, Newcastle, Tipperary
Walking along a bit of the East Munster Way near Newcastle, Co Tipperary, I came across this sign: Beside it stood a wooden stile and this sign which says, basically…
Erratum re Harry Clarke / Fethard
Early last year I posted on the stained glass of Augustinian Priory, Fethard. This includes this window depicting Our Lady of Fatima: I had picked up somewhere that it was from…
Ritchie’s Milky Mints van
Made in Inchicore, Ritchie’s Milky Mints (and their other products) have a cheeringly straightforward design aesthetic which is blissfully immune, it seems, to rebranding. I was glad to recently see a van in…
Long Way Round Fundraising 15 k Night Walk/Run for South East Mountain Rescue, 24th November
Head torches at the ready, this sounds like a blast .. and for a worthy cause: Long Way Round Our fundraising 15 Km night walk /run for SEMRA takes place…
Séamus Sweeney 