Tag Archives: Montserrat

Magnificent Montserrat’s Natural and Manmade Beauty

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

This week my piece about the monastery and Marian shrine at Montserrat, Spain is printed in Ireland’s Own magazine. I visited Montserrat in June and was moved by its natural beauty and the splendour of its basilica. While my husband trekked up … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day Around The World

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY!!!    It seems that people everywhere, with the slightest Irish connection, are celebrating this week. Besides the traditional pub crawl there are many diverse events on – from concerts to prayer services. And parades seem to … Continue reading →

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