I, the poet William Yeats,
With old mill boards and sea-green slates,
And smithy work from the Gort forge,
Restored this tower for my wife George;
And may these characters remain
When all is ruin once again.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Rowing Song by Roald Dahl hd
Round the world and home again
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster, faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There 's no way of knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river 's flowing
Is it raining, is it snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of hell a-glowing
Is the grisley reaper mowing
Yes, the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster, faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There 's no way of knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river 's flowing
Is it raining, is it snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of hell a-glowing
Is the grisley reaper mowing
Yes, the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
The Rowing Song by Roald Dahl L.R.
Round the world and home again
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster,faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There's no knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river's flowing
Is it raining is it snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of hell a-glowing
Is the grisly reaper mowing
Yes,the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster,faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There's no knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river's flowing
Is it raining is it snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of hell a-glowing
Is the grisly reaper mowing
Yes,the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
The Rowing Song by Roald Dahl (sc)
Round the world and home again
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster, faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There's no knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river's flowing
It is raining, it is snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of Hell a-glowing
Is the grisly reaper mowing
Yes, the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster, faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There's no knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river's flowing
It is raining, it is snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of Hell a-glowing
Is the grisly reaper mowing
Yes, the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
The Rowing Song by Roald Dahl DOK
Round the world and home again
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster, faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There's no knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river s flowing
Is it raining, is it snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of Hell a-glowing
Is the grisly reaper mowing
Yes, the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
That's the sailor's way
Faster faster, faster faster
There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going
There's no knowing where we're rowing
Or which way the river s flowing
Is it raining, is it snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Not a speck of light is showing
So the danger must be growing
Are the fires of Hell a-glowing
Is the grisly reaper mowing
Yes, the danger must be growing
For the rowers keep on rowing
And they're certainly not showing
Any signs that they are slowing.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The Red and Grey Squirrel
Red Squirrels are small charismatic native mammals which depend on a woodland habitat to live, eat and breed. Grey squirrels are non-native and were introduced into Ireland at the beginning of the 20th century.
In 1911 a pair of grey squirrels is believed to have been given as a gift to a resident of Longford Castle, Co. Longford, from where they quickly escaped. When the greys arrive into an area of woodland the resident red squirrels usually disappear within 5 to 15 years.
No one is sure exactly how this happens but it is believed that the grey can out-compete the reds in accessing food and that the grey may act as a carrier of the pox virus which does them no harm but will kill a red squirrel within 14 days of infection.
There are many conservation groups active in protecting the native red squirrel because of the threat of extinction in Ireland.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Gardening – A hobby that all can enjoy
Gardens can range from the very formal like those of the National Botanic Gardens to the less informal and even wild gardens that encourage native wild animals and birds to live in our gardens.
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| Glenveagh in May |
As a keen Gardener it is true to say that even those among us who do not garden can still enjoy the beauty of a well kept garden.
Gardens can range from the very formal like those of the National Botanic Gardens to the less informal and even wild gardens that encourage native wild animals and birds to live in our gardens.
A must for all visitors and people of Donegal is a visit to the wonderful gardens of Glenveagh. In all seasons the Gardens and Castle of Glenveagh provide a wonderful way to spend a few hours. If you are feeling energetic the walk to and from the Castle to the car park will give you a chance to see some of the wonderful wildlife there!