Lyrics: Retired American singer and songwriter Gretchen Peters. Vocals: Powerful voice of American country/pop singer and songwriter Martina Mariea McBride.
Independence Day.
Well, she seemed all right by dawn’s early light, Though she looked a little worried and weak. She tried to pretend he wasn’t drinkin’ again, But daddy left the proof on her cheek, I was only eight years old that summer, And I always seemed to be in the way, So I took myself down to the fair in town, On Independence Day. Well, word gets around in a small, small town, They said he was a dangerous man, But mama was proud and she stood her ground, She knew she was on the losin’ end. Some folks whispered, some folks talked, But everybody looked the other way, And when time ran out there was no one about, On Independence Day. Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing, Let the whole world know that today, Is a day of reckoning. Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong, Roll the stone away, let the guilty pay, It’s Independence Day. Well, she lit up the sky that fourth of July, By the time that the firemen come. They just put out the flames, And took down some names, And send me to the county home. Now I ain’t sayin’ it’s right or it’s wrong, But maybe it’s the only way. Talk about your revolution, It’s Independence Day. Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing, Let the whole world know that today, Is a day of reckoning. Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong, Roll the stone away, let the guilty pay, It’s Independence Day. Roll the stone away, It’s Independence Day.
New art works by artist Robert Gosnell, went on display yesterday, (Saturday December 7th,2024) at 2:30pm, in Cashel Library, Co. Tipperary. The exhibition entitled “The New Life” is all about taking something old and giving it a new perspective. The majority of the frames used in the exhibition were sourced from charity shops, while the images, the artist explains, “is a voyage through history, acknowledging the past, but in a new light”.
New Art Exhibition entitled“The New Life”– Cashel Library.
This exhibition will run throughout the month of December, in Cashel Library, Co. Tipperary and all are welcome to visit and view.
You canlocate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
Hereunder are a list of events taking place in Cashel Library prior to Christmas 2024.
You canlocate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX) Please do remember: Booking is essential by contacting Tel: 062 63825.
Note All Events Are Free.
Cashel Library would like to take this oppertunity to wish all a Merry Christmas & a Peaceful New Year.
Residents and visitors from the counties of Tipperary, Clare and Limerick (Ireland’s Mid-West Region) are expected to gather in large numbers, to watch Ireland’s largest Christmas parade which will roll through the municipality of Bunratty, on Thursday November 28th next; as the County Clare village is transformed into a winter wonderland.
Bunratty Castle, in Ireland’s Mid-West Region will host Ireland’s largest Christmas parade in 2024.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, supported by the local business community and Clare Co. Council, has announced that 400 parade participants will wind their way through the village to the courtyard of Bunratty Castle, where the annual switching on of the Folk Park’s Christmas lights will take place.
The procession will feature more than 100 elves, Christmas characters, the Tulla Pipe Band, animals from the Folk Park, members of the All-Ireland winning Clare senior hurling team, and Santa Claus, (whose sleigh will be drawn by six horses). Additional musical entertainment will be provided on the evening by the Bunratty Brass Band and two local choirs.
The parade marks the beginning of ‘Christmas at Bunratty 2024’ with 35,000 people expected through the gates of the popular 26-acre visitor attraction during these festivities.
Santa Claus will be making a welcome return to his grotto on the Village Street on Friday, 29th November. Visitors will have full access to Bunratty Folk Park Trail of Lights Experience and can enjoy puppet and magic shows and traditional Christmas tales with Bunratty’s resident Seanchaí, drop into the festive themed shops, meet and greet in the Ice Queen’s Cottage, and take a ride on the Polar Express. The ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event and Christmas-themed castle banquets also return for 2024.
Councillor Mr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council commented, “It is wonderful to see local businesses and the community of Bunratty coming together to support what will be an incredible spectacle for the village. Bunratty never does anything in half measures and this Christmas parade will be no different as the village prepares for its busiest time of the year.”
Ms Charlotte Rebers, Head of Operations at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park said, “We wanted to do something completely different this year by bringing the entire community together to celebrate the magic of the Christmas season. Months in the making, this parade will light up the village up with colourful characters, festive music and a joyful procession along the 700-metre route. Everyone is welcome to attend.”
Following the parade, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will present a donation to this year’s nominated charity, Down Syndrome Clare.
Spokesperson Ms Bríd Hayes commented, “We are very excited about attending this festive event and we are grateful to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park for their fundraising efforts on our behalf. Such donations enable us to deliver vital services and supports for our members and their families to thrive and for the professionals who work to support them.”
The Bunratty Christmas Parade commences from JP Clarke’s at 6.00pm on Thursday, November 28th. The village main street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the parade, while public parking will be available throughout the village and at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in advance.
All businesses in Bunratty will remain open before, during and after the parade. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will be closed to the public after the parade in line with standard winter operating hours.
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