A consequence of the distruction caused by storm Éowyn on Friday morning last: both on a regional and national level, together with the twelve hours of localised torrential rain resulting from storm Herminia on Sunday night/Monday morning; further hampering the repair crews in my neighbourhood, was the inconvenience of having no utilitie services, such as water, power or telecommunications, which lasted at least six days; it was therefore, refreshing, to join the Rambling House group to take  part in the traditional custom of St. Brigid's cross making on January 30th in the Learning Forum, Moygownagh, as we talked about our "Oíche na Gaoithe Móire".

My first blog post of 2025, together with it's accompanying photographs of the completed project, is a bit postseason: Nevertheless, I feel it is important to highlight the endeavours of our parish volunteers who over many, many years; have worked quietly and consistently in the background, pushing the traditional spirit of volunteering forward, while receiving little or no recognition; executing tasks and projects, similar to and including this one; for the betterment or enhancement of the parish environment, in which we are all lucky enough to live, share and enjoy.

Merry Christmas to all Ramblers and their families; together with our parish families at home or overseas!

Our Hallowe'en Ramblers Night was an enjoyable event. Although we didn't go out Trick or Treating: we shared some story-telling; most notable was "The Devil in The Dance Hall", accompanied by some spooky noises.

Following on from that; we had a lively discussion about events we may like to attend in the lead up to the Festive Season….