Mary Black & band - Eric Bogle, John Munro/ All the Fine Young Men

All the Fine Young Men!

Something to end the year on and I'll leave you to judge for yourself the right of it and what is a just war anyway? Depending on your situation I suppose and I don't know. Only came across this recently and looking at all the wars going on at the moment and the awful hypocrisy from both sides, in whatever conflict, give a listen to the above, Loaded by Vrije Geluiden and with thanks. Go to youtube for the comments and more information.  

JOE DOLAN - O Holy Night /version 1/

Joe Dolan  ~ O Holy Night!

Joe was one of the greats of the Showband era and later as well. I remember the night in Beechmount in Navan after his appearance on Top of the Pops on the BBC when the women stormed the stage and Joe just kept singing. Twenty minutes to cross the floor and it don't get wild like that anymore. Tame now. 

Joe Dolan: Born October 16th 1939 - Died December 26th 2007. To youtube for the comments. Loaded by Anna Oppermann and with thanks.

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ Calendar 2024!

 The Meath Writers' Circle ~ 2024 Calendar!

Of the 165 published, all are now gone and if you received a copy or were included in the calendar we hope you enjoy the read. As it says on the back cover we would like to thank everyone who supported us throughout the years and wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year for 2024.

Glen Hansard, Lisa O’Neill and Friends sing Fairytale of New York for Sh...

A Tribute to Shane MacGowan at his funeral in Nenagh!

Well; what do you say? Shane MacGowan : Born Christmas Day 1957 and died November 30th 2023. Go to youtube for the thousands of comments. The above was loaded by Irish Folk and Trad Music. So with thanks. 

The Rose of Bohermeen!

 Teresa ~The Rose of Bohermeen!

Brought to my attention by Sean Reilly of The Meath Writers' Circle this is a Christmas story about a girl who sang in a midnight choir a long time ago. Penned by Richie Ball, it recalls an aunt of his who sang with her younger brother, his dad. She died at only seventeen and is remembered here in a song recorded by Davie Furey. Richie was a former English teacher at St. Patrick's Classical School in Navan and Davie a student of his.

Visit Davie's website to get more of the back story and to listen to his other recordings.

https://daviefurey.com

William G. Hodgins R.I.P.

William G. Hodgins R.I.P.

William G. Hodgins was chairman of The Meath Writers' Circle for eleven years and was a valued member for many years before that. His passing marks the end of an era. During that time we published something each year and whether it was our very successful magazine or a number of other books, Willie always ensured that all and everyone who wanted a poem or story included was accommodated. He also sourced some other great material including the best Second World War poem I've come across. Others he included were from as far away as Spain or the United States. He was a brilliant storyteller and not to forget that where one magazine could be sold he'd sell two or three. He had many other interests including Scurlogstown, the High Nellie cycle event, tractor runs and was also I believe, the first chairman of his local historical society. We were perhaps one of the best funded writing groups in the country and much of that was due to his 'Question Times' which raised considerable sums indeed. He will be missed and sincere condolences to Betty and all of the family.  

 

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ Calendar Lunch 2024!

 The Meath Writers' Circle ~ Calendar Launch 2024!

Just a word of thanks for everyone who turned out for what was the very successful launch of our 2024 calendar in Crocketts Bar of Bective. Also to thank the staff who accommodated us at short notice. It was an event tinged with sadness due to the passing away of our long time chairman Willie G. Hodgins who held the position since 2012. May he rest in peace.   

Cois Tine ~ An Tobar/Ardbraccan.

Cois Tine - An Tobar/Ardbraccan.  

A time of story, poetry and maybe song in An Tobar, Ardbraccan at 4 pm on Sunday 10th Dec.

 All most welcome!

Best wishes 

Jim Owens
Kiltale.

Tel: 087 967 6728

Orla Fay ~ Book Launch.

 Orla Fay ~ Book Launch ~ Antonia's Bookshop Trim. 

Orla and Antonia

Champagne Days!

Michael Farry 

Launching Orla's Book In Antonia's Bookship.

Published by Salmon Poetry.

Sunday saw the launch of Orla's first collection of poetry which is something for your bookshelves and  a book that would make an ideal Christmas gift given the quality of her writing. Will settle in over the holidays and read it one poem at a time!

The Meath Writers' Circle ~ Calendar Launch 2024!

 The Meath Writers' Circle ~ Calendar Launch 2024!

For those who've contributed to the above, a get-together has been arranged for this Wednesday night coming (6th December) in Crocketts Bar of Bective at 7pm, with 'Finger Food' served at 8 pm. I would like to thank all who have assisted for what was in many ways  a last minute decision or venture to get something out for the year. A number of copies will be issued to all involved and we'll play it from there! Anyone who'd like to drop in is more than welcome. 

*The Thursday night meeting in Navan Library will not take place.