“She’s a Mystery to Me” is a song written by Bono and The Edge of Band U2 and recorded by American rock legend, singer, songwriter and guitarist, the late Roy Kelton Orbison, (1936–1988). It was released in 1989 as a single from Orbison’s Mystery Girl album, his final release, and features Orbison’s signature emotive vocals on a dreamy, romantic track penned by the U2 members.
The Late Roy Orbison.
Recognizing the song’s potential, Bono and The Edge developed it as a tribute to Orbison’s timeless style. Orbison later recorded the song with Bono producing, adding his signature vocal depth to its dreamy, mysterious lyrics about love’s elusive nature.
She’s A Mystery To Me.
She’s A Mystery To Me.
Darkness falls and she will take me by the hand, Take me to some twilight land, Where all but love is grey, Where I can’t find my way, Without her as my guide. Night falls I’m cast beneath her spell, Daylight comes our heaven turns to hell, Am I left to burn and burn eternally, She’s a mystery to me. She’s a mystery girl. She’s a mystery girl. In the night of love words tangled in her hair, Words soon to disappear. A love so sharp it cut, Like a switchblade to my heart, Words tearing me apart. She tears again my bleeding heart, I want to run she’s pulling me apart, Fallen angel cries and I just melt away, She’s a mystery to me. She’s a mystery girl. She’s a mystery girl. She’s a mystery girl. She’s a mystery girl. Haunted by her side it’s the darkness in her eyes, That so enslaves me. But if my love is blind, Then I don’t want to see, She’s a mystery to me. Night falls I’m cast beneath her spell, Daylight comes our heaven turns to hell, Am I left to burn and burn eternally, She’s a mystery to me. She’s a mystery girl. (repeated).
Thurles, Co. Tipperary’s Former Pupil Ms Jessie Buckley Wins BAFTA Leading Actress Award.
Ms Jessie Buckley has won Leading Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards in London for her performance in Hamnet. A former pupil of Ursuline Convent Thurles, Ms Buckley becomes the first Irish actress to take the top honour in the category at the main BAFTA Film Awards.
Ms Buckley received the award from fellow Irish actor Mr Cillian Murphy on stage at Royal Festival Hall.
Accepting her award, Buckley said: “As a little girl, I never in a million years thought I would get to make a film.” Reflecting on her early days as an actress, she added: “I had nuclear bad fake tan on, white hoop earrings, a polka-dot red skirt, and had the audacity to say one day I wanted to be like Judi Dench.”
Buckley continued: “This is nuts, this really does belong to the women past, present, and future who taught me and continue to teach me how to do it differently.” Addressing her fellow nominees, she said: “You are all just radical and you are doing it for the naughty girls, and I’m in awe of all your incredible performances.”
She added: “I love films and I believe in storytelling. I believe in women’s voices to tell those stories.” Sharing the moment with her daughter, she said: “It’s the best role of my life being your mum and I promise to continue to be disobedient so you can belong to a world in all your complete wildness as a young woman. I am very grateful for this.”
Hamnet was also named Outstanding British Film and had been nominated in 11 categories.
Winners on the night
Best Film:“One Battle After Another“. Leading Actress:Jessie Buckley, – “Hamnet”. Leading Actor: Robert Aramayo, – “I Swear”. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, – “One Battle After Another”. BAFTA Fellowship Award: Donna Langley. EE Rising Star Award (public vote): Robert Aramayo. Outstanding British Film:“Hamnet”. Film Not in the English Language:“Sentimental Value“. Adapted Screenplay:“One Battle After Another”, – Paul Thomas Anderson Original Score:“Sinners“, – Ludwig Göransson Cinematography: “One Battle After Another”, – Michael Bauman Animated Film:“Zootropolis 2”, – Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Yvett Merino Casting:“I Swear”, – Lauren Evans Editing:“One Battle After Another”, – Andy Jurgensen Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema: Clare Binns Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer: My Father’s Shadow, Akinola Davies Jr, Wale Davies British Short Animation:“Two Black Boys in Paradise”, – Baz Sells, Dean Atta, Ben Jackson Original Screenplay:“Sinners”, – Ryan Coogler British Short Film:“This Is Endometriosis”, – Georgie Wileman, Matt Houghton, Harriette Wright Documentary:“Mr Nobody Against Putin”, – David Borenstein, Helle Faber, Radovan Síbrt, Alzbeta Karaskova Costume Design:“Frankenstein”, – Kate Hawley. Production Design: “Frankenstein”, – Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau Sound: F1, Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta. Children’s & Family Film:“Boong” – Lakshmipriya Devi, Ritesh Sidhwani Make Up & Hair:“Frankenstein”, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey, Mike Hill, Megan Many Supporting Actor: Sean Penn, – “One Battle After Another”. Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku, – “Sinners”. Special Visual Effects:“Avatar” Fire and Ash – Richard Baneham, Daniel Barrett, Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon.
Accepting the award at the ceremony in Dublin, Ms Buckley described the past year as a “roller-coaster” and said it was an honour to “come home” to celebrate with the Irish creative community, reflecting on how storytelling, music and art shaped her upbringing.
In her remarks, she also paid tribute to her co-star Mr Paul Mescal, who portrays Shakespeare in the film, adding that she loves him. Mr Mescal was named Supporting Actor (Film) for Hamnet , but was not present to collect the award. Hamnet was among the night’s standout winners, also receiving the International Film award and Script (Film) honour and shared between Ms Maggie O’Farrell and Ns Chloé Zhao.
Ms Buckley, who formerly attended the Ursuline Secondary School here in Thurles, has also been recognised during the current awards season for her work in Hamnet, including major international nominations.
There’s something special on the way for Thurles, a proper live night out with a purpose at its heart; supporting “In Our Hands”, the re-roofing campaign to preserve our Cathedral of the Assumption, for generations to come.
We’re delighted to confirm that final plans for the music night are now almost concluded. While the final details are still being agreed, the spirit of the evening is already clear; community, music, and meaningful support for a cause that matters deeply, right across the Diocese of Cashel and Emly.
Those performing have very kindly committed to making this a night that keeps the campaign front and centre, and it’s being done in a particularly fitting way. The event will also mark a milestone year for the professional performers themselves, a moment that reflects years of gigs, hard work, and loyal audiences who kept showing up. Rather than celebrating quietly, they’ve chosen to share it in the best way possible; by helping the events committee restore Thurles Cathedral roof.
So what can people expect?
A professional live music night — Upbeat, Welcoming, and Community-focused for all age groups.
Clear ticketed fundraising on the night, with a chance to win major raffle prizes.
Confirmed updates coming soon in relation to date, venue and time.
In the meantime, please keep an eye out, spread the word, and if you can, bring a friend. Nights like this work best when the whole community gets behind them — because the best kind of anniversary isn’t just looking back. It’s giving something forward.
Tickets will cost €25.00. Come for the tunes, the atmosphere, and the shared sense of doing something worthwhile — all under the one roof, all pulling in the same direction.
Lyrics: Canadian singer/songwriter guitarist, and music historian Allister MacGillivray. Vocals: Canadian retired country, pop music and 4 Grammy Award singer Anne Murray.
Anne Murray.
“Song for the Mira” was written in 1973. The “Mira”isn’t a person or a made up place-name for the lyric and video shown hereunder; it’s the actual Mira River in Cape Breton Island, at the eastern end of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and by extension the easy-going river communities along its banks.
Song For The Mira.
Song For The Mira.
Out on the Mira on warm afternoons, Old men go fishing with black line and spoons, And if they catch nothing they never complain, I wish I was with them again. As boys in their boats call to girls on the shore, Teasing the one that they dearly adore, And into the evening the courting begins, I wish I was with them again. Can you imagine a piece of the universe, More fit for princes and kings? I’ll trade you ten of your cities, For Marion Bridge and the pleasure it brings. Out on the Mira on soft summer nights, Bonfires blaze to the children’s delight, They dance ’round the flames singing songs with their friends, And I wish I was with them again. Can you imagine a piece of the universe, More fit for princes and kings? I’ll trade you ten of your cities, For Marion Bridge and the pleasure it brings. Now I’ll conclude with a “wish you go well” Sweet be your dreams, and your happiness swell, I’ll leave you here, for my journey begins, I’m going to be with them, Going to be with them, I’m going to be with them again. Can you imagine a piece of the universe, More fit for princes and kings? I’ll trade you ten of your cities, For Marion Bridge and the pleasure it brings. Can you imagine a piece of the universe, More fit for princes and kings? I’ll trade you ten of your cities, For Marion Bridge and the pleasure it brings.
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