There's No Blessing Like an Irish Blessing!

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • March 11, 2025

Hogeye Navvy Returns to The Garden

Join us this Sunday as we welcome back Hogeye Navvy for a celebration of Irish Blessings. These timeless words of wisdom and hope remind us of the power of community, love, and faith in our lives. From the rolling hills of Ireland to our hearts today, we will explore how these blessings invite us to embrace joy, resilience, and the warmth of God's presence. Come ready to be inspired, uplifted, and connected through the rich tradition of Irish culture. Let the spirit of these blessings fill our hearts and guide our steps as we journey together in faith. Sláinte!



Hogeye Navvy:

Mac Bellner - Vocals, guitar

Leslie Selden - Fiddle

Tim McNinch - Vocals, mandolin, guitar, pennywhistle

Garry Farren - Vocals, bodhran


Ireland Bestows a Kiss

“Merrily Kiss the Quaker” | Traditional


Finding the Right One

“Misty Moisty Morning/Haste to the Wedding” | Traditional


Bestowing a Wedding Blessing

“Mairi’s Wedding”    Written by by John Roderick Bannerman

 

Loving Through Hard Times

“Still I Love Him”    Traditional


Loving Long Distance

“The Maid of Culmore” | Traditional


A Place To Call Home

“My Own House” | Traditional


Memories Of Home

“Colcannon” | Traditional


The Mixed Blessing Of Work

“Pound a Week Raise” | Written by Ed Pickford


Hope For the Future

“Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears” | Written by Brendan Graham


A New Home

“Staten Island Hornpipe” | Traditional


A Legacy Of Blessing

“Grandfather’s Immigrant Eyes” | Written by Guy Clark

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