When I was a kid, this was a big day in my house as this is my namesakes day. In fact my parents held a gift back on Christmas to give me on St. Stephen’s day. The verse you see on top is from a song that I still listen to today sung by the late great Tommy Makem. It’s amazing how some things from childhood stay with you.
No Mets news around as it’s slow this time of year but by next week you figure things will start to heat up a bit.
But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing cooking in the world of sports. I just finished watching an outstanding soccer match between Chelsea and Aston Villa. Villa had a 2 nil lead early and the Blues came back to take the lead 3-2. Villa tied it 3-3 then Chelsea took the lead 4-3 but on a last minute penalty kick Aston Villa salvaged a point at Stamford Bridge. I can’t believe I’m getting involved in watching soccer as I’ve become hooked on the Premiership.
Tonight on SPORTSTALKNY we have a great show as the last 30 game winner in baseball Denny McLain will be a guest. Tune in tonight at 9PM EST and be a part of the show via the chat room (where I’ll be hanging out) or by phone at 631 615-4799 We will also talk about the NHL Winter Classic between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins that will be played outdoors at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo So come in out the cold and from exchanging that ugly sweater you got for Christmas and join us at 9PM est at SPORTSTALKNY
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This post was written by kranepool on December 26, 2007
The Wren celebrations are alien to the part of Ireland I live in, but in more rural areas people still adhere to the traditions. Unfortunately, as Ireland becomes richer and more like everywhere else, the people seem keen to shed the old traditions. They’ll only regret that when the next generation comes along and has no idea what that song is about.
My daughter goes to a dancing school in our neighborhood and I’m trying very hard to get her interested in learning Irish Step Dancing. So far she rather learn tap and ballet “sigh”
I have a daughter (12) who plays the violin. I’ve never been able to interest her in fiddle music. My son (6) has said he’d like to learn traditional music, but we’ll see what happens when he hits 10 or so.