Meehan Family News: Danny Meehan's last football game at O'Connell High School

Today was another family milestone. Danny Meehan, a senior, at O'Connell High School, played his last football game. Nancy, Sean and Grandpa walked Danny out on the field at the beginning of the game. Katie came home from college for this big day. Ellen joined us too.
Here are some pictures. Congratulations! Danny. We are proud of you and we love you, win or lose!

Jack Meehan's 85th Birthday, Dawn 's 50th Birthday Celebration on Oct. 2, 2009

On Friday, Oct. 2nd our family and close friends gathered for a joyous celebration of Dad's 85th birthday and Dawn, our adopted family member's 50th birthday!
Nancy planned the party menu and brought lots of delicious food including great-tasting chicken salad, and, pasta etc.
Valerie made two of Dad's favorites the dessert angel food cake and sugar free salad. Mairead, our friend from County Clare, brought delicious pasta and Irish bread.
Katie decorated our party room and our newly renovated all-purpose room.
Ellen helped to film the movies and the turning innovations are all her creative impulse.
Patricia Herlihy and Jackie Burrows, our dear friend of many years took us on a trip down memory lane.
Kaitlin danced an Irish jig and a bit of an Irish reel with Mairead and me. (after swinging round and round, I discovered I was no longer 16! Ouch!)
Dad, 85 years-young, entertained with music on trumpet and sax and a good time was had by all! Praise God for the gift of Dad's life and all the blessings our family has received!
Movie links coming soon!! (And they are worthy of viewing!!)

Happy Birthday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac-fV1liiEI

Irish melody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fR-bVMu4wQ

O my papa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yZF0zfDFRA

Stand beside me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap-_QUx2Y8g

Rose of Mooncoin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e8kc6DSQRA

Katlin Herlihy dances Irish jig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUSNrEzHdyY

Maggie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIl0QU_ObbU

Irish Swing (A. Mary's hip injury... too much swing!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95xvme9m3f0

Grandpa entertains, family enjoys food, meet Molly, our new dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3RnysEp1Nc

Meehan Family Water Volley Ball Game on July 8, 2009

Katie, Danny, Sean, Nancy and Dawn



Jack and Molly ( family German Shepherd)

On July 8, 2009, our family( including Dawn) our adopted family and cherished friend enjoyed a delicious cookout, followed by a spirited, fun game of water volleyball. Grandpa played background music that Molly seemed to enjoy too. I enjoyed filming this fun gathering, and appreciate the stamina of the elders, and they played like this after a big, big meal. They are simply amazing. Right, Katie and Danny!! What do you think? Enjoy the video clips below!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qD3TvoD34A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5cQoYDpEPk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t45W6OnuFAw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQxoZBWN1Vk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhCBPh3K9EQ

Jack Meehan and Aidan Ryan play beautiful music at Aidan and Margaret's home in Bunratty, Ireland

Katie, Margaret and Ellen on road to
Cliffs of Mohr

Bunratty Castle

Durty Nellies/Bunratty Pub

Dromolin Castle

Mary, Katie and Ellen at Dromolin Castle


Lake on grounds of Dromolin Castle

Margaret and Aidan Ryan hosted us in their home in Ireland.
We arrived on Sat. May 30th. Margaret took us to Dromolin Castle and to Durty Nellies. Then on
Sunday, she drove us to Lahinch and to the Cliffs of Mohr. We stopped at St. Brigit's well at Liscannor and ate supper in Doolin, overlooking Galway Bay.
Dad and Aidan played music and had fun catching up on stories of times long ago!

Margaret filmed the two videos of our visit and music with Jack and Aidan below:

Mary and Jack's visit to Ireland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJHhrKxz_9E&feature=channel
"my girl"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tncrYwRo-I&feature=channel_page

Jack Meehan plays favorites at wedding of Elaine and John Duff in Ireland on May 29, 2009

Brother and Sisters Reunited at last:
Jack/John Meehan from USA, Kathleen McNamara from England
and Tess Murphy from Carlow reunited for this joyous occasion
the wedding of Elaine Meehan and John Duff.

Grandaughter Katie dance
with Jack at wedding reception
in Bridge House in Tullamore, Ireland


Jack Meehan and Fr. Adrian Mc Namara
Katie, his grandaughter and Ellen, friend who travelled
to Ireland for this wedding from USA

Bridget Mary with niece Katherine Erin (Katie) Meehan

Elaine and John Duff's wedding reception
On right of Elaine is Clare her sister,
next to John Duff is
brother of Elaine Eoin, and flower girl, is
Uncle Tim's grandaughter, daughter of Miriam


You Tube Movies:
Jack Meehan plays "When saints" at Elaine and John Duff's wedding reception in Tullamore, Ireland on May 29,2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsQiPKkzyFU&feature=channel

Jack Meehan jams and Katie and Clare dance at wedding of Elaine and John Duff at reception in Tullamore in Ireland on May 29,2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSimsGHDSG0

Jack Meehan plays "Rose of Mooncoin" at wedding of Elaine and John Duff at reception in Tullamore, Ireland on May 29, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVysE9BkBqc

Jack Meehan plays Danny Boy at wedding of Elaine and John Duff at reception in Tullamore, Ireland on May 29, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjhOYpLvfgo&feature=channel

Jack Meehan plays Italian for Katie and Ellen at cousin Pat and Eileen's home in Drogheda, Ireland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj-44_iRiOc

Jack Meehan plays Irish song: Innisfree at Cousin's home in Drogheda, Ireland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRpDsLRKH5E

Jack Meehan plays polka, Katie laughs, Ellen dances
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJjGJvmhJG8

Jack Meehan plays "love me dearest" outside St. Patrick's Church in Ballyroan, Ireland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4o9KMpZHUU

Jack Meehan plays German music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcSBdGsuKoA

Jack Meehan and Dan Hallissey play Irish and popular music for your enjoyment

Jack Meehan and his friend Dan Hallissey, origninally from Cork, now an entertainer in Boston
play favorite Irish tunes on May 6, 2009 in Falls Church, VA. Jack Meehan was born in Ireland and has played in bands since he was a young lad in" short trousers." He was the youngest member of the Ballyroan Band, in which his father and brothers played. Jack played in the Billy Ryan band and with the Bannon family of Portlaois in the 1930's and 40's. He immigrated to the United States in 1956. He played for presidents, senators, and for anyone who loved music.
His band was the house band in the Army Navy Country Club for over 20 years. You can contact Jack by emailing him at sofiabmm@aol.com

Dan Hallissey is originally from County Cork, Ireland. He lives now in Boston. Dan has his own radio show and entertains groups on a regular basis especially for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions. His web site is listed below and email.
www.theirishrambler.com
www.irishphotoguy.com

Musical links on youtube:

Jack Meehan and Dan Hallissey play Amazing Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mpdrLZFe2c

Jack Meehan and Dan Hallissey play Irish--love me dearest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWPfLSRFyp8

Rose of Mooncoin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-6bwi3a54

Athenry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_WWPLRwHuI

Mts of Mourne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsWK-o8Fyy0

McNamara's Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToBujm0Rwp0

Danny Boy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1emVybuwjpQ

Jack and Dan play three Irish favorites
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPkIp6-NP-g

Gypsy Rover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXVj1DDfedo

Galway Bay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64wCUayFqao

Galway Shawl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsEMu1ZOnoI

Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvRnaOhPl0c

Pop tunes to soothe your soul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2w_p9izvUw

Favorite waltzes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rPsAo3O79Y

Irish washerwoman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xpY_Dtpj4

three counties meet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF54EsJReAk

another great Irish melody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWPfLSRFyp8

Jack Meehan plays Irish music in Sarasota, Florida in March 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHLQfAgTyDg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_27SbDZsV4

Jack Meehan plays Irish music at St. Patrick's party on March 15, 2009

Jack Meehan plays Irish music at St. Patrick's party on March 15, 2009
Enjoy the party at Margaret Murray's home in Sarasota, Florida.
We did!

Jack Meehan plays "Peggy O'Neil"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pab9pChF9v8

Jack Meehan plays It's a long way to Tipperary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHSYlbfad6g

Jack Meehan plays Galway Shawl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN3Uyv_k_Mk

Jack Meehan plays Slievlamon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wAGHrsuTUs

Jack Meehan plays Rose of Mooncoin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weay3aeo5HM

Jack Meehan plays ring a rosie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRNVpir82hE

Jack Meehan plays at Sarasota Friendship Center for Valentine's gig

Here are clips from Jack Meehan playing with band at Sarasota Friendship Center on Feb. 13, 2009.

Enjoy!
Jack Meehan jams with band at Sarasota Friendship Center at
Valentine's party on Feb. 13, 2009

Tangeerine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxrh06HKLbc

Jack Meehan jams with band at Sarasota Friendship Center at

Valentine's party on Feb. 13, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xew1xEkD2Y8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIdxdSe8Qc8

Jack Meehan plays Danny Boy on sax accompanied by Barbara on piano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gjN7Am4LJk

Jack Meehan plays Anniversary Waltz and Peggy O'Neil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt6mGm1eZ4Q

Jack Meehan plays Mr. Sat. Night/jazz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vGF50bzWds

Jack Meehan plays music of the 40's with Barbara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0zGfvs-X2Q

Sentimental Journey with Barbara on piano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_whUAz36bwo

Love was meant....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deeoKY9myDY

Jack Meehan dances night away on New Year's Eve

Dad and I welcomed in the New Year with about 200 people at a dance at Oakwood Manor on Dec. 31, 2008.

We shared a table with our Irish friends and with Jack and Annette Michaels, the other Jack who plays the sax with Dad almost everyday. Such fun!

New Year's Eve in Oakwood Manor, Sarasota,Florida

Maureen Kelly, Joe and Margaret Mintern,
Jack and Bridget Mary Meehan



Bridget Mary and Jack Meehan



Joe and Margaret Mintern, Jack Meehan
Maureen and Hank Kelly



Joe and Margaret Mintern, Jack and
Bridget Mary Meehan, Maureen Kelly


Jack and Annette Michaels




Jack Meehan at Sarasota Bay on New Year's Day
Dad and I attended the New Year Eve's dance at Oakwood Manor. We shared a table with our friends, Joe and Margaret Mintern, Hank and Maureen Kelly, Jack and Annette Michaels. Dad danced most of the dances! What a blessed change from last New Year's Eve when Dad was in the hospital with a broken hip. During the dance the community served a delicious supper of shrimp, veggies, meat balls, cheese and an assortment of desserts as well as wine, beer, soda and coffee all for the price of $16!! It was heartening to see how many folks came up and welcomed Dad back to action on the dance floor!
On most days, Dad and I swim in our junior olympic heated pool. Dad walks back and forth in the pool to strengthen his muscles humming his favorite tunes as he walks. In the afternoon, he practices his music and people stop by to compliment him. Last week, a woman from our park came in to listen to his music. She said she was bored as her husband was watching football and she loved the music. Several people have requested that Dad play at the pool area for the community. We both are enjoying our time here. On Saturday evenings, we celebrate liturgy with our faith community, Mary, Mother of Jesus House Church. We enjoy our fun times with our friends such as New Year's Eve. and Christmas. See below.