Archive for April 24th, 2006

Poem: Sean O’Casey’s “Rose & Crown”

Monday, April 24th, 2006

quoting Sean O’Casey, in his Rose & Crown:
“The chants of an odd bird, the lowing of cattle, the whistling of the wind, the patient patter of falling rain, the brave, meritorious tinkle of the Abbey Theatre orchestra, were all of the sweet sounds that the ear of Sean knew. Oh, and the folk-song, the […]

Things I miss the most

Monday, April 24th, 2006

Sheehan’s Pub with Big Sexy, Sheila & Brigid’s Cross playing on Wed. nights
The dances at the old IA on Madison
Christmas at Halle’s, going to the top floor on the rickety old wooden escalators to see Mr. Jingling.
Summer
Tom Byrne and his flute
Eire Og
Bands staying overnight in the old days, dad would bring them home from the […]