Thanks John

Got it yesterday!

Go hiontach Ruairí! I hope all is well.

Another contender - “My ancestors fought for Ireland down the centuries on the continent of Europe while yours were banging banjos and bartering budgies in the back streets of Barcelona.” James Dillon to Dev

The wrong trees,in the wrong place are causing multiple problems -currently,loss of electricity connection for 2 weeks.
IF we could only hit our own planting targets,with appropriate trees,in appropriate places, clearing a few (mostly Sitka Spruce) to safeguard power supply wouldn’t be noticed.

His graduation day, UCD 1902. I believe that is John Marcus leaning against the tree on the left. A chap called James Joyce standing in front of him!

…..meanwhile, in South Sligo

Thank you to everyone who shared our post about the CD of World War 1 music. We found one! Not 50 metres down the road at the Thomas MacDonagh Museum. If you're interested in 1916 and that period, including WW1, do give them a visit: macdonaghmuseum.ie

#speirgorm #spéirgorm #WorldWar1 #EasterRising

What hit it? A double-decker bus or a 10 tonne truck?

I’m slightly in awe of many of the North Tipperary Cumman na mBan pension files I’ve read recently. Unfortunately the pension board didn’t always develop those sentiments 🤷‍♂️