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You’ll Be In My Heart.

You’ll Be In My Heart.

Lyrics: By English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor Phil Collins.

Vocals: Phil Collins Tarzan (“Tazan” Motion Picture Soundtrack)

You’ll Be In My Heart.

Come stop your crying it will be alright.
Just take my hand hold it tight.
I will protect you from all around you.
I will be here don’t you cry.
For one so small, you seem so strong.
My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm.
This bond between us can’t be broken.
I will be here don’t you cry.


Chorus
‘Cause you’ll be in my heart.
Yes, you’ll be in my heart.
From this day on,
Now and forever more
.

You’ll be in my heart no matter what they say.
You’ll be here in my heart always.
Why can’t we understand the way we feel?
They just don’t trust what they can’t explain.
I know we’re different but deep inside us,
We’re not that different at all.


Repeat Chorus

Don’t listen to them ’cause what do they know (what do they know)?
We need each other to have, to hold.
They’ll see in time I know,

When destiny calls you, you must be strong (you gotta be strong).
I may not be with you but you’ve got to hold on.
They’ll see in time I know we’ll show them together.

Repeat Chorus

Oh, you’ll be in my heart (you’ll be here in my heart).
No matter what they say (I’ll be with you).
You’ll be here in my heart (I’ll be there) always.
Always I’ll be with you.
I’ll be there for you always, always and always.
Just look over your shoulder.
Just look over your shoulder.
Just look over your shoulder.
I’ll be there always.

END

Death Of Paddy Hayes, Thurles, Co.Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday last, 5th October 2023, Of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Hayes, Rocklawn Avenue, Ballybane, Co. Galway and formerly of Clune, Killenaule, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Jim, mother Christina and brother Con; Mr Hayes passed away peacefully while in the care of the staff of Galway University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; partner Trisha, brothers Peter, Billy and Michael, sisters Pauline and Ann, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hayes reposed at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary this afternoon, Saturday, October 7th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm this evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary tomorrow morning, Sunday October 8th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Hayes family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

A Song For A Sunday.

For Good

Vocals: Performed by American actresses and singers, Ms Kristin Chenoweth and Ms Idina Menzel from the Musical WICKED. [Book by Winnie Holzman].

Lyrics: American musical composer and theatre lyricist, Mr Stephen Lawrence Schwartz.

For Good

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason,
Bringing something we must learn,
And we are led to those who help us most to grow, if we let them,
And we help them in return.
Well, I don’t know if I believe that’s true,
But I know I’m who I am today because I knew you.
Like a comet pulled from orbit, as it passes the sun.
Like a stream that meets a boulder, halfway through the wood.
Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better,
But because I knew you, I have been changed for good.
It well may be that we will never meet again, in this lifetime,
So, let me say before we part,
So much of me is made of what I learned from you.
You’ll be with me,
Like a handprint on my heart and now whatever way our stories end,
I know you have rewritten mine, by being my friend.
Like a ship blown from its mooring, by a wind off the sea.
Like a seed dropped by a sky bird in a distant wood.
Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better,
But because I knew you, because I knew you,
I have been changed for good.
And just to clear the air,
I ask forgiveness for the things I’ve done, you blame me for,
But then I guess, we know there’s blame to share,
And none of it seems to matter any more.
Like a comet pulled from orbit (like a ship blown from its mooring)
As it passes the sun (by a wind off the sea)
Like a stream that meets a boulder (like a seed dropped by a bird),
Halfway through the wood (in the wood),
Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better.
I do believe I have been changed for the better and because I knew you.
Because I knew you. Because I knew you.
I have been changed for good.

END

The House That Built Me.

“And, as a hare, whom hounds and horns pursue, pants to the place from whence at first she flew, I still had hopes, my long vexations past, here to return and die at home at last”.
Extract from the poem “The Deserted Village”, by Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, dramatist and poet Oliver Goldsmith.

Returning to the place that was once your home, following a long absence, will generate mixed feelings that can bring you, as a returning emigrant, joyous memories, but sometimes a little sadness also. Our readers who have had this experience, will no doubt concur.

The House That Built Me.

Vocals: American singer-songwriter / guitarist Miranda Lambert.

Lyrics: American singers / songwriters Tom Douglas & Allen Shamblin.

The House That Built Me.

I know they say you can’t go home again.
I just had to come back one last time.
Ma’am, I know you don’t know me from Adam,
But these hand prints on the front steps are mine.
Up those stairs in that little back bedroom,
Is where I did my homework and I learned to play guitar,
And I bet you didn’t know under that live oak,
My favourite dog is buried in the yard.
I thought if I could touch this place or feel it,
This brokenness inside me might start healing.
Out here, it’s like I’m someone else,
I thought that maybe I could find myself.
If I could just come in, I swear I’ll leave,
Won’t take nothin’ but a memory,
From the house that built me.
Momma cut out pictures of houses for years,
From better homes and garden magazine.
Plans were drawn and concrete poured,
Nail by nail and board by board,
Daddy gave life to momma’s dream.
I thought if I could touch this place or feel it.
This brokenness inside me might start healing.
Out here, it’s like I’m someone else,
I thought that maybe I could find myself,
If I could just come in, I swear I’ll leave,
Won’t take nothin’ but a memory
From the house that built me.
You leave home, you move on,
And you do the best you can.
I got lost in this whole world,
And forgot who I am.
I thought if I could touch this place or feel it.
This brokenness inside me might start healing.
Out here, it’s like I’m someone else,
I thought that maybe I could find myself,
If I could walk around, I swear I’ll leave,
Won’t take nothin’ but a memory,
From the house that built me.


End

Death Of Nora Donnelly, Formerly Thurles Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 3rd October 2023, of Mrs Nora Donnelly (née Doheny), Dillonstown, Dunleer, Co. Louth, and formerly Graiguemane, Coalbrook, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Bernard, brothers John and Billy, sisters Josephine, Kitty, Maryann, Ellen, Margaret and Breda; Mrs Donnelly passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Ardee, Co. Louth. .

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and her devoted care team at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home.

The earthly remains of Mrs Donnelly will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Sunday afternoon next, October 8th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Oliver and St. Patrick, Glengoole, Thurles on Monday morning, October 9th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Donnelly family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.