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 [...]

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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 [...]

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