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Endless Resistance
– Friderick Kiesler's lifelong project
Correalism, no object can exist by itself. Everything
depends on it's associations with it's environment. The
reality of every living object is a co-reality.
Inhibiting a place means not only disposing of a house but
more generally, living on the crust of the Earth. And living
does not only mean fulfilling the primary need of the body
but also fulfilling the needs for knowledge and for
expression.
Going further and of relevance today. Correalism proposes
that technical progress is a false dawn, because it produces
objects in great numbers but is incapable of satisfying the
basic human needs invested in the overall complex idea of a
dwelling: the set of environmental conditions (physical,
social, productive) in which we live. Even our personality
and creative impulses are impacted on/by how we live.
As is our spiritual growth and blossoming.
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2. |
Marie Carmel
04:36
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Marie Carmel
She was the first girl born after three healthy sons
In their home built from the bricks of Old Redemptorist Church.
She arrived out happy, so the nurse said,
Her fist under her chin after birth.
And her Dad was over-joyed at the sight of a daughter
And her Mam was tired, and glad of the new love.
She was the first girl born after three healthy sons
That Wednesday in July
CHORUS
Baby girl, baby girl
So new to this world
So wonderful and wide-eyed
Baby girl.
Born near the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
She was welcomed and Christened in St. Josephs Church
Where her parents and grandparents proclaimed they'd protect her
And teach her the ways of the world.
They Baptised her Marie and followed with Carmel
Wetted her head in Limerick that day.
Born near the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Marie Carmel O' Donoghue.
Baby girl, baby girl
So new to this world
So wonderful and wide-eyed
Baby girl.
With a bright white dress and a veil to match
Given to her kindly from a great family friend
Marie received the Sacrament, her First Holy Communion
With all the other children that day.
She was taken for a walk down to the Convent of Mercy
Where the Sisters gave her silver to help her celebrate.
With a bright white dress and a veil to match
the bread placed in her hand (on her tongue).
Baby girl, baby girl
Still new to this world
So wonderful and wide-eyed
Baby girl.
Baby girl, baby girl
So new to this world
So wonderful and wide-eyed
Baby girl.
Baby girl.
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3. |
Keep Yourself warm
05:18
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KEEP YOURSELF WARM
Dad took me to school on his bike
Put a cushion on the bar for my seat
And sometimes, when he felt like
We'd spin off to the Old Mill for a treat.
Sitting by the wheel and waterfall
He'd nudge and point to where we saw
Two big beautiful swans
We watched in awe.
CHORUS
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
I'll show you the world My little girl
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
Mind yourself dear I won't always be here
Dad used to put me on his knee
Teach me sums on the buttons I could see
I'd learn numbers on his waistcoat
As easy as one, two, three
At school when sitting in my class
Teacher came and looked at all my work
The first one with all my sums done
All because of my Dad's buttons.
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
I'll show you the world My little girl
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
Mind yourself dear I won't always be here
I was in this play when I was young
Where all the children had to run
Across the stage from left to right
My family came to see me on the night.
And when the scene was over and done
A little note was passed into my hands
I unfolded the paper carefully
This is what my dad had wrote to me
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
I'll show you the world My little girl
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
Mind yourself dear I won't always be here
Dad always missed me when I was gone
Dropped tears at my departure from home
I got his letters in the post
I loved reading them the most.
A novitiate overseas, working on my expertise
Mistress of novices came to me one day
She asked 'who was this man called Pop'?
I said my dad who I love a lot!
He wrote 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
I'll show you the world My little girl
He wrote 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
Mind yourself dear I won't always be here
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
I'll show you the world My little girl
He said 'Keep yourself warm keep yourself warm
Mind yourself dear I won't always be here
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Good Mam
05:22
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Good Mam
Marie Meade was elegant indeed
With great ability and drive.
Eldest of eleven, she went to live at her uncles pub
While she was still only a child.
As the years rolled by a young man began to call
He had bright white gloves and a carriage for the ball.
They fell in love and married too!
So began her family that grew.
My Mam was a good Mam
Best Mam of them all.
My Mam was a good Mam.
After her I was called.
Worked hard as a secretary
Typed articles for the Church
Committed to her family
The children that she birthed
She never forgot my birthday
Whether I was far or wide
Sometimes she told us stories
She was clever and was kind.
My Mam was a good Mam
Best Mam of them all.
My Mam was a good Mam.
After her I was called.
Sometimes after service she cycled with her friend
They chatted while they peddled, enjoyed the weekends.
That friend was a good friend and they remained so
Right up until the end when it was time to go.
As she lay in her bed
at the end of a good life
I brought my Mam some flowers
She knew that they were mine .... before she closed her eyes.
My Mam was a good Mam
Best Mam of them all.
My Mam was a good Mam.
After her I was called.
My Mam was a good Mam
Head rest on her chin
My Mam was a good Mam
I keep her safe within.......my heart.
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The Tinsmiths
03:10
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THE TINSMITHS
Tinsmiths would come once a year
To my Granny's when I was a child
Traveling the length and breadth of the island
Horses and carts gone for miles
And they'd sit 'round the table for an ol' cup of tea
And chat about days gone by
Before a tip of the cap was made
And a cheeky ol' wink of an eye
The Bean an Tí would chat to the girls
As the men went to work on the farm
I saw nothing but mutual respect
And a gift of some good luck charms
And they'd sit 'round the table for an ol' cup of tea
And chat about days gone by
Before a tip of the cap was made
And a cheeky ol' wink of an eye
And after the day was done
And the tinsmiths had fixed all the wares
My Granny would gift them food for the road
And blessings for new thoroughfares
And they'd sit 'round the table for an ol' cup of tea
And chat about days gone by
Before a tip of the cap was made
And a cheeky ol' wink of an eye
The family came and went in a day
My Granny so kind to them all
Especially the lady with basket and beads
And a prayer for one and for all.
And they'd sit 'round the table for an ol' cup of tea
And chat about days gone by
Before a tip of the cap was made
And a cheeky ol' wink of an eye
And a smile.
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6. |
Ar Do Bharra Chini
02:50
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Ar Do Bhara Chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes!
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes!
Miss Cardigan had a master plan
Of teaching us our sums
Practice all day on a sand tray
She made it so much fun
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes
Mrs. Crowe and I came to blows
I used to talk a lot I suppose
I got a clatter on my nose
and then a shilling to keep the case closed
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes!
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes!
Mrs. Carroll thought I was feral
She put me standing on my own
On the long bench by the wall
She did not like my tone
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes
Mrs. O Keeffe never gave me grief
She let me tend to the fire, warm up the milk
She kept me pretty busy and I'd get dizzy
When the milk overflowed
I'd wipe it up quickly
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes!
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes!
Sister Lynch didn't cringe
She knew I had a dream
Spread the knowledge and love of God
All my quirks were redeemed!
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes
Ar do bhara chíní
Ar do bhara chíní
Shush Shush Shush
On your tippy toes
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7. |
Little Donkey
03:05
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Little Donkey
Oh there was a little donkey with winkers on too tight
If he trudged too slowly a nasty man would pinch him tight
on the tail as they walked on down the small boreen.
That little donkey loved to get back to his patch of green.
Oh oh oh, Donkey she loved you so.
Little Mary Carmel, not even four years old,
Watched the pair pass the house and ran to take him down
to the field where he grazed after his work was done
So he could rest his weary bones, his fur all dusty brown.
Oh oh oh, Donkey she loved you so.
No burden was this beast to that thoughtful little girl
When she cut the current bread she saved a corner for the mule
Speaking soft and slowly as she lifted off his tack
Stroked his face so kindly and fed him from her hand.
Oh oh oh, Donkey she loved you so.
A myriad of angels rejoiced to see such things
The pair were not alone but with the King of Kings
Oh there was a little donkey with winkers on too tight
but little Mary Carmel saw his soul and eased his plight
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Becoming a Salesian Sister
I started my prep in Henley-on-Thames
With 40 novitiates who would become friends
We learned latin, Italian and English in class
We read poems and learned lyrics for our choir in four parts
One day Mother L took me off the top shelf
Put me to work in the kitchen to humble myself
But there I shined bright and received a big clap
The banana fritters were the best they had had.
Becoming a Salesian Sister
Becoming a Salesian Sister
Two years of study flew right on by
My reports went to Rome. I prayed and I tried
When I went to hear of the results of my work
I thought I had failed but they were playing a joke
So happy I was, on the path to profession
I would become a sister, there would be a procession!
My family came to mark the occasion
I donned my habit. I would start my vocation.
Becoming a Salesian Sister
Becoming a Salesian Sister
I had returned to Ireland for a number of years
When my Mistress of Novices came to see me
I had taken in youths who needed some guidance
Education and life skills for them I provided
I thanked this dear soul for her belief in my work
She embraced me and kissed me and said of my worth:
She said I was a great person indeed
Helping these youngsters, these children in need.
Becoming a Salesian Sister
Becoming a Salesian Sister
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Education is a Thing of the Heart
Education is a thing of the heart, he said
As he opened his arms far and wide
A man sent by God, whose name was John,
to be humble, steadfast and kind.
Saint John Bosco forever in our hearts
Brought peace and knowledge and kindness
To the hearts, to the hearts of the restless youth
His prayer and devotion so timeless
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians
Salesian Sisters stood by his side
Blessed to educate the most needy of youths
No child was left outside
Saint John Bosco forever in our hearts
Brought peace and knowledge and kindness
To the hearts, to the hearts of the restless youth
His prayer and devotion so timeless
In Limerick they landed a hundred years gone
And to this day they remain
Love, hope and joy and lessons to build on
The sisters were teachers again
Saint John Bosco forever in our hearts
Brought peace and knowledge and kindness
To the hearts, to the hearts of the restless youth
His prayer and devotion so timeless
Phoenix Creative Psychotherapy Centre
Continues the work of a tireless sister
To respond creatively to the needs of the young
Family spirit to the marginalised ones.
Saint John Bosco forever in our hearts
Brought peace and knowledge and kindness
To the hearts, to the hearts of the restless youth
His prayer and devotion so timeless
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10. |
Eileen Believed
03:27
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Eileen Believed
Sister Mary Carmel and Eileen Ryan
Saw there were kids out on the streets
Nothing to do and nowhere to go
Who would look out for these troubled teens?
They set up St. Ita's on Thomas Street
And rounded up the youths to go to class
At first they were hard, disturbed and distrustful
But eventually their worries were surpassed
Some were young mothers, some from traveling descent
Some from broken homes living with violent arguments
Came together to learn, all under one roof
Eileen believed in them, their attendance was proof
Bad language, behavior and lots of noise
Met with strict but fair discipline and love
Settled the souls of these girls and boys
And held them when push came to shove
Birthdays were celebrated
They sang their favourite songs
Told hilarious stories
And felt they belonged
Sister Mary Carmel and Eileen Reilly
Saw there were kids out on the streets
Nothing to do and nowhere to go
So they looked out for these troubled teens?
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11. |
Brother Pat
01:35
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Brother Pat
Seventeen miles from Limerick city
A Salesian house stood in Pallaskenry
A bus load of boys arrived each week
Singing and laughing and giving no cheek
Brother Pat took them in and taught them well
Supper was given to Mary Carmel
The boys learned skills in metalwork
Their dustpans and brushes were works of art
Seventeen miles from Limerick city
A Salesian house stood in Pallaskenry
A bus load of boys arrived each week
Singing and laughing and giving no cheek
After the class was over and done
Brother Pat would gather up everyone
They'd sit round the table with tea and buns
and show off their wares before the drive home
Seventeen miles from Limerick city
A Salesian house stood in Pallaskenry
A bus load of boys arrived each week
Singing and laughing and giving no cheek
Seventeen miles from Limerick city
A Salesian house stood in Pallaskenry
A bus load of boys arrived each week
Singing and laughing and giving no cheek
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12. |
Beautiful Tribe
05:17
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A Beautiful Tribe
A pair of hopefuls set off to a school one day
To help children with special educational needs
They hoped to bring change through creative arts
They hoped that their plan would succeed
To calm the children would be no easy task
For they'd already been rejected before
The children were wired and uncontained
The pair were knocked to the floor
A Beautiful tribe
They never gave up on the beautiful tribe
Marginalised
Beautiful Tribe
So they both retreated to reflect on it all
Looking over the river from the top floor
They rewickered their plans and set it to work
Retrained and regrouped and again they set forth
To calm the children they grounded them first
Sitting down on the ground to play in the earth
Making art out of stones and natural things
Making spirals with sticks and shells at the beach
A Beautiful tribe
They never gave up on the beautiful tribe
Marginalised
Beautiful Tribe
The children dug deep and found their feet
Became proud of their own works of art
A beautiful tribe who had been marginalised
Now full of laughter and heart
A pair of hopefuls set off to a school one day
To help children with special educational needs
They hoped to bring change through creative arts
They worked hard and they believed.
A Beautiful tribe
They never gave up on the beautiful tribe
Marginalised
Beautiful Tribe
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Everyone Deserves a Chance
At St. Martin's Center they began a new journey
15 years of age and needing to feel worthy
A year long program from the VEC
Supporting early school leavers, they learned skills for free
A bit of understanding, equal opportunities and rights
A bit of inclusion and we'll all reach for the skies
For the fear of judgement would hold anyone back
A bit of love and fairness, and most of all craic.
Everyone deserves a chance
Everyone deserves a chance
17 years of age they went on with the journey
A course run by FAS continued the learning
Baking, wood work, sewing and knitting
Horticulture completed the cert they were given.
A bit of understanding, equal opportunities and rights
A bit of inclusion and we'll all reach for the skies
For the fear of judgement would hold anyone back
A bit of love and fairness, and most of all craic.
Everyone Deserves a Chance
Everyone Deserves a Chance
To encourage progression a mini company was born
Mentors were witnessing while leaders were born
Using all the skills learned to manufacture their wares
Successfully marketing what was rightfully theirs
A bit of understanding, equal opportunities and rights
A bit of inclusion and we'll all reach for the skies
For the fear of judgement would hold anyone back
A bit of love and fairness, and most of all craic.
Everyone Deserves a Chance
Everyone Deserves a Chance
Everyone Deserves a Chance
Everyone Deserves a Chance
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14. |
Ode to Sr. Mary Carmel
01:12
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Ode to Sr. Mary Carmel
A woman with a heart of gold
Compassionate and faithful
Oh so generous in her giving,
So selfless in her living.
A woman of expansive vision
So passionate and focused.
Creatively she paves the way
Making hopes and dreams come true.
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A Psalm of Life
– Longfellow's Poems
“Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time -
Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing o'er life's solemn main.
A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
Let us, then, be up and doing.
With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing.
Lean to labour and to wait.”
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PCPC has its administrative office in Tait House Enterprise Centre, Limerick but our therapists also work in several different locations around the city.
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