Welcome from Society President,
Wendy Hurley

For those of you who did not manage to attend our meeting this past 9th May, my condolences, you missed one of the most exciting evenings I think we have had. It was not only exciting, it was romantic under the stars, in the courtyard with Michael walking around in front of the castle playing the pipes. A young lady was juggling, a 'bone carver' was showing us his artistic talents, ladies were doing beautiful needle point, various rather nasty looking weapons were displayed and the wall in front of the 'castle' was decorated with helmets, swords and shields which were soon in use. As the sun slowly set, the lanterns were lit on the tables and then the fun began.

I had asked the re enactors from the games if a couple of them would come along and show off their skills. Mark had contacted two of the sword fighters who demonstrated the moves one makes during sword fighting and explained why. I had thought about four or five would come along.

They came and they came, there must have been over twenty of them, all in full regalia and quite at home in the beautiful courtyard of the Irish Cultural Center. It took on an appearance of days of yore when Knights were bold and would fight for a Maidens affections. Fight they did, at times rather viciously, and, I just hoped they knew what they were doing!! Of course they did, and were so entertaining, one pair after another, even four at a time, clashing swords and moving swiftly all around the courtyard - in heavy armor, to the delight of all.

We do hope they will return another time as this was certainly a night (Knight) to remember.

We will take a break for next month but shall commence with a beautiful evening of music and singing from a group that came to us last year at this time. They were wonderful and we would not expect any less for this year. It will be a time to hear music from the Celtic race, music of Ireland and Scotland, songs and instrumental pieces, familiar or perhaps not so familiar. We shall once again be back inside in the cool to enjoy this exciting evening of music and song. Please join us at seven in the evening on Thursday 11th July. Look forward to seeing everyone and welcoming any new members who wish to join us.

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