Lyrics: American musician, Hall of Fame songwriter, and music publishing executive, the late Fred Rose 1898 – 1954. Vocals: American country, pop and bluegrass singer, songwriter and guitarist Vince Grant Gill.
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain.
In the twilight glow I see her, Blue eyes cryin’ in the rain. When we kissed goodbye and parted, I knew we’d never meet again.
Love is like a dyin’ ember, Only memories remain. Through the ages I’ll remember, Blue eyes cryin’ in the rain.
Some day when we meet up yonder, We’ll stroll hand in hand again. And in a land that knows no partin’, Blue eyes cryin’ in the rain.
In early September 2024, we wrote that in recent weeks we had watched 10 mature trees being ripped out from their allocated space, in the now closed ‘The Source’ car park. Same were re-sown close by, behind Thurles Swimming pool.
10 trees removed from ‘The Source’ car park.
Sadly the outer bark and the roots of these 10 mature trees were extensively damaged by heavy machinery, used to rip apart the tree heel mesh grills at their base. We forecast then that at least two of these 10 mature trees were unlikely to survive the coming winter. It would now appear that all ten of these trees, so savagely uprooted, have vanished without trace, leaving behind small hillocks of bare earth. (I hasten to add not the work of Beavers or giant Moles).
Thurles Park – “Going, Going, Gone”.
But then another shock! The costly mural, lauded by local councillors, (who had suffered a bad announcement week), has also vanished from the same area.
We were aware that in their annual report in 2019, ‘Tidy Towns’ judges had been rather critical of this art work; unjustifiably so to my mind, again positioned to the rear end of Thurles Swimming pool. Their report had stated, quote – “with all due respect there are parts of the mural that look as if they were done by a graffiti artist”.(Obviously a prominent, leading, art critic was in their midst.)
It has taken until 2025, (six years later), to have this mural painted over, using a colour identified by locals as being “Rectum Defecatious”, same an inspirational neutral brown colour, but as yet not unveiled on this years ‘Colourtrend‘ colour card. Same colour I understand was chosen to reflect the hue projected by the River Suir from Barry’s Bridge, latter situated in the centre of Thurles town.
WARNING: Residents, with things vanishing without electors knowledge, do be very careful travelling through this area of Thurles Park, especially at night.
Thomas Mac Donagh Pipe Band To Open 17th Annual Killea, Templemore, Tipperary, Fun Day and Margaret O’Sullivan Feile.
Tom Ryan Reports.
An Irish village will revive its traditional lifestyle of 80 years ago, when it takes a step back in time for its 11th annual fun day in the old fashioned way on Sunday, June 15th, 2025.
Once again, it will be officially opened by the Thomas Mac Donagh Pipe Band, from Templemore, Co. Tipperary, at 1:30pm sharp.
Sean-Nos dancing will feature during this popular Field Day; to be held in conjunction with the hugely popular Margaret O’ Sullivan Feile. The committee Secretary, Mr Jim Hamill says ”Sean-Nos dancing requires intricate body movement, using head, hips and hands, as well as feet”.
Children will be admitted free of charge on what should be a colourful day in Killea sports field, latter a nice gesture, indeed, from the organising committee. Latter are hoping for yet another sunny day for this eagerly awaited annual event, which has grown from strength to strength, in the shade of the famous Bearnan Eile or Devil’s Bit.
Killea will stage some 30 plus events to stir nostalgia among older Tipperary people and same event is expected to raise cash for local groups.
A canteen will be in operation during the day, with locally baked confectionary. Homemade colcannon and sides of bacon can be had at the barbecue and shop; manned by the local ladies committee. There will also be pancakes available, which are always very popular in Killea.
Events will include set-dancing, figure-dancing, horseshoe throwing, pillow fights, skittles, penalty taking, pony rides, stock-judging, sheaf pitching(with finals to be held at 3:00pm), a tug of war competition, a dog show, darts and a tractor run, (latter beginning at 11:30am and returning to Killea sports field).
Participants in the County Tipperary Fleadh Cheoil from Clonmel are expected to feature among the many musicians who will entertain those in attendance. There will be a set-dancing display from the top senior and junior dancers of Killea and district and a host of traditional musicians, singers and dancers from various parts of the county, many of whom have won awards, and who will entertain from 1:30pm until 6:00pm.
Matt The Thresher himself would surely have approved of it all, as would Charles J Kickham, author of “Sliabh na mBan”, our Tipperary ‘anthem’.
Officers of the organising committee includeChairman, MrMichael Duff; Secretary Mr Jim HamillandTreasurer Mr John Fogarty.
Druminchin Hills Lie down flat you Druminchin Hills, For there’s damn-all for you to see, And there’s no one looks at your rushy sides, Or your mossy bottom down at Kelly’s Drain, And what sod you have can go to sleep. For hungry sheep would rather wait to die…..
Lyrics and Vocals: American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, nicknamed “The Boss”, the great Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen.
Across the Border.
Tonight, my bag is packed, tomorrow I’ll walk these tracks, That will lead me across the border. Tomorrow, my love and I will sleep beneath auburn skies, Somewhere across the border. We’ll leave behind, my dear, the pain and sadness we found here, And we’ll drink from the Bravo’s muddy waters, Where the sky grows gray and wide, we’ll meet on the other side, There across the border. For you, I’ll build a house high upon a grassy hill, Somewhere across the border. Where pain and memory, pain and memory have been stilled, There across the border. Sweet blossoms fill the air, pastures of gold and green, Roll down into cool, clear waters, And in your arms ‘neath open skies, I’ll kiss the sorrow from your eyes, There across the border. Tonight we’ll sing the songs and I’ll dream of you, my corazón☼, And tomorrow my heart will be strong. May the saints’ blessings and grace carry me safely into your arms, There across the border. For what are we without hope in our hearts, That someday we’ll drink from God’s blessed waters? And eat the fruit from the vine, I know love and fortune will be mine, Somewhere across the border.
END ☼“Corazón” in Spanish translates to “Sweetheart” or “My heart” in English.
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