Lyrics: Dublin born Irish folk singer/songwriter the late Pete St John(Peter Mooney 1932 – 2022). Vocals: Irish based singer-songwriter Sina Theil.
Fields of Athenry.
By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young girl calling, “Michael, they have taken you away. For you stole Trevelyan’s corn, So the young might see the morn, Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay”. Low lie the fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly. Our love was on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing, It’s so lonely ’round the fields of Athenry. By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young man calling, “Nothing matters, Mary, when you’re free. Against the famine and the crown, I rebelled, they cut me down, Now you must raise our child with dignity”. Low lie the fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly. Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing, It’s so lonely ’round the fields of Athenry. By a lonely harbour wall, She watched the last star falling, As the prison ship sailed out against the sky. For she lived in hope and pray, For her love in Botany Bay, It’s so lonely ’round the fields of Athenry. Low lie the fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly. Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing, It’s so lonely ’round the fields of Athenry. Low lie the fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly. Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing, It’s so lonely ’round the fields of Athenry. It’s so lonely ’round the fields of Athenry.
Mná Month, is held in Cashel Library every year during the month of March. The entire month morphs into one long celebration of women and it is done creatively.
International Women’s Day falls on March 8th and Mother’s Day traditionally falls towards the end of March, making this month the ideal time to make this event happen.
In a joint collaboration between Creative Ireland and Tipperary County Council Library Service, patrons are invited to celebrate women by tapping into their creativity.
The year 2025 marks the fifth year of this month-long celebration of women, with the library formerly hosting big names like Rachel Blackmore, Una Healy, Bibi Baskin, Rosemary Smyth and many more. The library will host a wonderful programme of FREE events that celebrate the achievements of women.
Annual Mná Month in Cashel Library, Co. Tipperary.
“This year the library service particularly welcomes non-nationals, the LGBTQ+ community, the active aged and adults who live with Dementia and Neurodivergence” says Ms Maura Barrett, (Branch Librarian and co-ordinator); adding “The library service is for everyone and it is important that we spread our reach as far as is possible.”
Saturday March 1st, Mná Month begins with a concert by the Wood of O, with doors open at 7.30pm. Comprising of singer-songwriter MsBreege Phelan and Songwriter/Composer MrWill McLellan, who have been mesmerising audiences for nearly a decade now, with their own unique original material and classic folk songs.
On Monday March 3rd, beginning at 11:00am the Cashel library will host ‘Write Minds Poetry Workshop’ facilitated by Ms Eileen Acheson & MsJenny Cox. This Poetry & Wellness is targeted at beginner and early-stage writers and is a fun and safe space, where writers are encouraged to put pen to paper using creative prompts, and wellness techniques.
On Monday March 3rd, and Monday March 10th beginning at 2:00pm Cashel library hosts English Conversation for new arrivals with experienced Failte Isteach tutors. These are fun filled and structured English conversations for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners of English.
On Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th of March, beginning at 2:00pm, Cashel library hosts a ‘Mnásome Quiz’, for the Active Aged, facilitated by librarian Ms Claire Grant. This promises to be both competitive and great craic with prizes for the winning team. Also, on Tuesday March 4th, beginning at 6:00pm, there is an Art Exhibition Launch with well-known and local artist Ms Joan O’Brien, who paints the female essence and her emotions. Her work embodies the mystical, spiritual and ethereal side of nature. Joan utilises mixed media like glass, paint and inks in her art works. This exhibition continues for the month.
On Saturday March 8th, beginning at 11:00am, there will be ‘Circle Dancing’ on International Women’s Day with Ms Tracey Tobin. Circle Dance is a gentle healing way to bring body, mind & spirit together. This workshop helps to relieve daily stress and release creative energy. It is the place where you can let your mind learn from your body. “I’ve always been struck by the quiet and unsummed female attribute of women’s creativity”, states Ms Maura Barrett(co-ordinator), “It is something that often goes undeclared but does so much to enrich the lives of others. This gift of creativity, drawn from the heart and mind is freely given, and translates into many things. It all requires vision, imagination, organisation, problem solving and orchestrating which is a creative skillset, even if many women don’t recognise it as such.”
Other events will include Comhrá as gaeilge; Hidden History(in collaboration with the County Museum); Genealogy; Making Birdboxes(with Elke Wilson); Jewellery Making(with GG Designs); Celtic Ceol & Craic(with Ms Patrice Davern); Candle Painting and Print Making(with Ms Lisa Manton); Women’s Health(with Ms Sabine Eggars); Crystal Healing(with Eileen Heneghan); Shamanic Drumming(with the O’Riains); Mnásome Karoke; Ceili Dancing; Queer Stories; Author Interviews and a Movie Night.
Note: Do please make sure to book your place early if you see an event you like, because seating accomodation will get booked very quickly as the month progresses! Booking Please to Tel: 062 63825
You canlocate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
Lyrics: British songwriter and co-writer of seven of Westlife’s number one singles, Wayne Anthony Hector and English songwriter, record producer and Ivor Novello Award winner Stephen Paul Robson. Vocals: British tenor Russell Watson.
Someone To Remember Me.
I hope you see as you look down, All of this love gathered around, I hope you hear what people say, I hope you know the role you play. You were my rock, you were my shield, This space you leave, no one can fill, You held the room, you cast a spell, You’ll always be remembered well. And when my days have come and gone, I hope I leave more right than wrong. I want to feel this love I see, When I am gone, I hope there’ll be someone to remember me. Though you’re not here, not here with me, A part of you will always be. I’ll hear your laughter, I’ll see the smile, I’ll feel you near once in a while. And when my days have come and gone, I hope I leave more right than wrong, I want to feel this love I see, When I am gone, I hope there’ll be someone to remember me. And when the days have come and gone, I hope I’ll leave more right than wrong. I want to feel this love I see, When I am gone, I hope there’ll be someone to remember, Someone to remember me. Someone to remember me.
Lyrics: Canadian and American singer, songwriter, musician, film director, and screenwriter Neil Percival YoungOC. OM. Vocals:Neil Young.
Harvest Moon.
Come a little bit closer, Hear what I have to say. Just like children sleeping, We could dream this night away. But there’s a full moon rising, Let’s go dancing in the light, We know where the music’s playing, Let’s go out and feel the night. Because I’m still in love with you, I want to see you dance again, Because I’m still in love with you, On this harvest moon. When we were strangers, I watched you from afar. When we were lovers, I loved you with all my heart, But now it’s getting late, And the moon is climbing high. I want to celebrate, See it shining in your eye, Because I’m still in love with you, I want to see you dance again, Because I’m still in love with you, On this harvest moon. Because I’m still in love with you, I want to see you dance again, Because I’m still in love with you, On this harvest moon.
Lyrics:Thomas Richard Paxton. Vocals: American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Tom Paxton.
Every time (When We Are Gone).
Every time I hear a sweet bird singing, I think of you and I my dear, I think of you and I. When I hear the evening bells a-ringing, I hang my head and cry my dear, I hang my head and cry.
And they will ring, And they will ri – i – g, When we are gone.
Every time I hear your soft voice humming, My heart jumps in my breast my dear, My heart jumps in my breast. And until I hear your footsteps coming, I sure can know no rest my dear, I sure can know no rest.
I will love you. I will love you – ou – ou. When we are gone. I will love you. I will love you – ou – ou, When we are gone.
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