To ramble is to wonder at the majesty of life. All its rich diversity, serenity and strife. For many a year I rambled, aye, I met times good and bad, Some had tea pots for the rambler, and others a dog gone mad. Oh, it’s weary, on the long road and how my feet get sore, But what learning is a load, I think I’ll ramble more. For life’s to me is seeking, till there’s nothing more to see. You know, now that I think its like eternity. Often on the darkest road, not even a star for light, I think of a fixed abode, where never falls the night. The long and lonely bitter night and the whistling wind and rain When oft my heart gives way to fright, and my body’s tore with pain. ‘Tis then I ponder journey’s end, cold and old and sad, ‘Tis then I wonder where I’d go, aye, wonder till I’m mad. But then always dawns the sun, the miracle of the morn. Broken, broke and bewildered, with the sun I’m newly born. And Nature, like a Spanish wine, engulfs my soul with joy, And I go on the road again, but still keep asking why? Ah, but the weary wherefores, that dull the heart of living, That tear at the finest thoughts in manner unforgiving. Ifs and buts and constantly, the never ceasing quest Sweet birds’ sweetest harmony, is reasonless the best. Yet, nigh always in my roving, I see strange sights it’s true, The lonely wonder of the moon, the awesome sea of blue, Queer things that bother reason and ways beyond the mind, Aye, and queerest of them all, the goodness of mankind. I met a widow woman three biscuits were her store A cup of tea into my hand and then she had no more. Yet did I see a wonder there that no one could imagine, The wonder of a heart of care and, aye, it baffles reason. I think it’s all this giving that nothing can defy That makes life worth the living and living worth a try. Just a friendly cup of tea and brown bread, sometimes bacon, Oft drowns all rationality and reason’s overtaken. Many a like yarn I’d relate, many a one tomorrow, ‘Tis love transforms the heart of hate, empties the cup of sorrow. Lowlands, highlands, dale and glen, for many a lifelong season I have trod time and again and ‘tis love gives me a reason. Then my pen no longer traces each possibility; Thank God for the friendly faces, for they are life to me. For all such is a mirror of that which will not die All troubles, tears and terror, depart with all the why. For love was never reason, all reasons of the earth, My God, my bones were freezing, but joy was in my heart. Dear God, to whom we wander with every struggling mile. Scorn not the hearts that ponder, they only sleep awhile. And one day we will waken with all this rambling o’er, Never again to reason or wherefore anymore.
END
Tom Ryan “Iona”, Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
[NB: Due to continuing Covid-19 virus fears; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Taslova family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Pre-deceased by their parents Tom and Leo McNamara, their siblings Mary Olive Barry (née McNamara), Anne Gannon (née McNamara) Portlaoise, Leo Sexton (née McNamara) Cork and John McNamara Chicago; Desmond McNamara, [latter a former teacher at Arthur Mellows Village College, Cambridgeshire, England] passed away peacefully at Peterborough City Hospital, north Cambridgeshire, England, aged 84 years. The passing of Desmond McNamara is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Virginia and son Gearoid.
Joan McNamara passed away peacefully in Perth, Western Australia, aged 87 years. Her passing is most deeply regretted by her husband James and loving children Leo, Shane, Carmel and Caroline.
Both family members are sadly missed by their brothers Fr. William, Fr. Walter, Seamus and Gearoid, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, July 9th next, in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 11:00am, following which, their ashes will be laid to rest, with their beloved parents Tom and Leo, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Desmond and Joan, but due to distance or ill health are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to continuing Covid-19 virus fears; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended McNamara family have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Minister McEntee welcomes Government approval of proposal to expand Garda Liaison Officer Network.
Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee TD has received Government approval for the expansion of the Garda Liaison Officer Network. Following a request from Garda Commissioner Mr Drew Harris to the Minister, this expansion will involve:
Creation of two new posts for Garda Liaison Officers, one in Abu Dhabi, with responsibility for the Middle East region, and the second in Bangkok, with responsibility for the South-East Asia/Australasia region.
Assignment of an assistant liaison officer to Washington who will support the operation of the current Garda Liaison Officer (GLO) post in the North American Region.
Temporary assignment of two Garda members to assist the French National Police and Gendarmerie during July and August 2022.
Minister McEntee said, “We have seen the importance of international law enforcement coalitions in recent months as, through collaboration and cooperation with their partners, An Garda Síochána have enjoyed success in pursuing Irish criminals abroad, such as the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. Some criminals may think that they can evade justice by leaving Ireland but these law enforcement coalitions demonstrate that they cannot. And given the increasingly transnational nature of organised crime and terrorism, the Garda Liaison Officer Network plays an important role in realising An Garda Síochána’s commitment to tackle these twin issues. They engage with local and regional law enforcement agencies regarding the activities and movement of Irish nationals or people linked to Ireland who An Garda Síochána, and potentially their colleague police services, have an interest in. The new GLOs will be crucial in assisting An Garda Síochána in pursuing criminals who spread misery here in Ireland, as well as abroad”.
GLO positions are currently situated in Madrid, Paris, London, The Hague, Washington DC and Bogota.
Garda members at the rank of Sergeant, Inspector and Superintendent have been assigned to these positions, which are based in the Irish embassies as part of the Irish diplomatic mission in those countries.
Minister McEntee continued, “This is the second expansion of the Network in the past two years following the creation of the Washington and Bogota posts in 2020. These expansions follow a review of the Network which recommended the creation of five new regional GLO posts. These new positions will be important for enhancing the security of the state and strengthening An Garda Síochána’s relationships with police services overseas. The deployment of Garda Liaison Officers to date has proven to be an effective and practical form of interagency cooperation between police services and has supported the exchange of information and the coordination of operations across borders. This expansion will see the Network break new ground by expanding into the Middle-East and South-East Asia/Australasia while also supplementing the existing operations in North America and Europe”.
Saturday July 9th & Sunday July 10th, 2022. Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
On Saturday next, July 9th, beginning at 3.00pm, the first of four live bands will take to the stage on Liberty Square, Thurles, for the ‘Liberty Music Festival’.
Lovers of Rock Band U2 will make sure that they are present for Ireland’s U2 No. 1 Tribute Act, “Zooropa”, who will be taking to the stage, sharp at 4:30pm until 6:30pm, as part of the festival programme, during this Free, two day Thurles Outdoor Music Event.
Also, included in the programme for Saturday, July 9th, beginning at 3:00pm, are Tribute Bands Shania Twain, Abba, & Bon Jovi.
So do come along and enjoy this Free Outdoor Two Day Music Event.
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