REVIEW OF RECENT EVENTS BUS OUTING

TWELFTH of JULY, 20l5

While some were marching in the North, we in ABC took to the opposite corner of the country to soak up the peace of the Sugar Loaf and relax to the music of the rushing waters. The rivers that

mingle at the ”Meeting of the Waters” have a music of their own and it is so beautiful you could close your eyes and be carried away. I saw some of our group succumb so deeply you could almost hear the snores, after the excellent lunch.

High on the hill above the ‘Meeting’ is a sight that draws all eyes the shining white cross,erected to guard the miners centuries ago and still as beautiful as ever – the finishing touch to a breath-taking scene.

And then there was Glendalough, with all its treasures, on the way home. Some were even energetic enough to climb up to St Kevin’s Bed.

Thanks to all who organised this trip, and a very special word of appreciation to our faithful bus-driver, P.J. Browne, who’s been with us on our summer outings now for many years, God bless him. The narrow twists and turns were no bother to him.

And wasn’t it lovely to see the young family of seven who liked our company so much last year when we went to Birr Castle that they joined us again this year.

Go mbeirimid beo ag an am seo aris.

C. C.

FILM NIGHT “THE DESERT SONG”

A browse at the Music Library yielded unexpected treasure, a live telecast of a popular show from the “Golden Age of Musicals”, Sigmund Romberg’s much-loved “Desert Song”, starring fine baritone

Nelson Eddy, and a lovely soprano, Gale Sherwood. What a treat to hear again those familiar songs of our youth, sadly neglected in later times. The romance and mystique of the desert, with the allure of the music, ethnic dances and the performances of some well-known names of the past provided a most entertaining night. Our thanks once again to projectionist Paddy Kelly,and to Tommy Ward and Teresa T. for the supper.

“Roving Reporter”