The Irish Homecoming - Enjoying the brief glorious summer and reconnecting with the family

A brief bout of summer weather has APRIL DREW very happy with her decision to move back to ireland

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Colum Mooney hanging out in the glorious sun in Ireland

Photo by April Drew

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We gathered in a house John’s aunt and uncle rented up the hill from the beach. There were about 12 of us gathered in a modest living room shouting at the television for the short fight.

The elation in the room when Katie won the gold was something I had never experienced. It was a moment that will be etched in our history. It was absolutely fantastic. 

In the past weeks we’ve taken another trip to Lahinch, a few to Tralee (my hometown), and Colum experienced his first Kerry match when they played Clare.  This turned out to be their last game of the season after losing to Donegal two weekends ago.

But Colum still runs around the house shouting “Up Kerry,” much to the dismay of his Limerick born father. I’m not sure how long this allegiance will last though.

And now our little adventures continue. Wednesday we take the children to Fota Wildlife Park for a fun filled family mini-vacation. Colum is fascinated with animals so we’re hoping he will enjoy it. Sadie will just smile and be happy anywhere.

Ireland is abuzz with things to do and places to visit in the summer. The Rose of Tralee International Festival takes place this coming Friday to the following Wednesday. I hope to make to make it down home for a day or two with the little ones. 

I hope all my friends in New York are enjoying their summer, and I’d like to wish our good friend Pete Coyle a very special Happy Birthday for Friday, August 17.

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