![]() I was facing you, and although I was young, I could sense your kindness and sincerity towards the children through your songs and your smile. Never at any time in my young life had anyone made me feel so special. ![]() ![]() We were asked to participate, and we did with great vigour and enthusiasm. Doonican proceeded to sing three songs, Delaney’s Donkey, Paddy McGinty’s Goat, and the Magnificent Toy. “I have something very important to do.” Climbing off his stool, he picked up his guitar and turned his stool around to face us, the children. Later in the show, he stopped singing, explaining to his audience that they would have to excuse him. Doonican began his wonderful performance. Doonican in such a way that we were facing the audience. Doonican was singing at Newcastle City Hall tonight, and he arranged for the children to attend.Īs you know, the children sat around Mr. This we did with great anticipation and excitement. one day after school we were directed to get on the bus outside. No one paid much attention to us as individuals, as there were not enough Sisters, and never enough time. Life in the home was a daily routine of tasks and assignments given by the Sisters. I was that child.įorty-five years ago my siblings and I were living in a convent in Newcastle upon Tyne in England. This letter is being written to you by a mature adult, but through the eyes of a young child, as she saw you 45 years ago. One was written to the late Irish singer-songwriter, Mr. It was my intention to edit the letter, however, I have decided to leave the letters exactly as they were written. This is an evergreen story, and hopefully, one that will touch you all and lift our spirits during these challenging times. I have posted this blog before honouring a genuine gentle Irish man. Patrick’s Day this week, I would like to honour the Irish and share two letters with you. Godspeed, and thank you for everything.Īn Evergreen Story: A Letter from an Irish GentlemanĪs we prepare to celebrate St. Rest in peace, your majesty, our one and only Elizabeth II. ![]() May kings and queens of heaven greet you and herald your arrival with trumpets, bells and angels singing out welcome to Elizabeth the great. Thank you, Matthew we are so proud of you.įorever our most gracious sovereign and queen, I realise this week there have been numerous stories and anecdotes shared, but today I want to share our story. I will always be so grateful for Matthew recounting this genuinely remarkable story. It was one of the most amazing feelings of my life.” ![]() I was aware I was gazing at a Queen, 1000 years of regal Royal history. I was overwhelmed by the majesty of her presence. When I first saw the Queen after our performance, she reminded me of my grandma in a tiara. “We had rehearsed for over one week with lots of jocularity with all the performers, particularly the American ones.Ī regal hush fell upon the Millennium Center like a gentle blanket on the performance day. Matthew shared it with me on the telephone from Wales the following day. My English family and friends were glued to the telly that night, very excited!Īfter the performance, Matthew shared with me in intricate detail his experience. Our very own Matthew Banks had the honour to be one of the blue men performing for her Majesty. The Blue Man Group was one of the many varied and mirid evening performances. In November 2005, the Royal Command was performed in Cardiff, Wales, at the millennium Center in the presence of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. I loved her quite simply, and I want to share this story. As individuals, her people from across the world are mourning her loss. Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022, in Balmoral, Scotland, after reigning over us for 70 years, the only monarch most of us have ever known. ![]()
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