Órla completes first half of solo American tour!
May 28, 2011
For more info on the second half click here.
Exciting Update from Órla's manager!
October 25, 2010
Dear Órla Fallon Fans:
Órla and I wanted to share this information with each of you first.
It's been a very exciting and busy past few months in Órla's world. We taped a Christmas special in Nashville in early September for Public Television in the United States. Less than two weeks later, we were on location in and around Ireland taping a second Public Television special for release next year. Both specials - "Órla Fallon's Celtic Christmas" and "My Land - Starring Órla Fallon" - were produced by the Elevation Group and are being presented across the United States by WLIW 21 in association with WNET.org.
The Christmas show stars Órla and features appearances and duets with Méav, David Archuleta from American Idol, the Original Riverdance choir - Anúna and country singer Mark Wills. There is a DVD and CD attached to this program and 20-time Grammy Award winner, 18-time CMA Award winner and Country Music Hall of Famer, Vince Gill, makes a special appearance on the CD for a duet of "Little Drummer Boy" with Órla.
Órla's second show scheduled to debut in March, features an all Irish cast that includes the legendary Dubliners, Tommy Fleming, Damien Dempsey and the Dublin Gospel Choir. A perfect way to lead us Americans into St. Patrick's Day!
I am happy to say that nearly 100 markets have already committed to airing the Christmas show starting Thanksgiving weekend. From New York in the east to Los Angeles in the west...From Boston in the north to Miami in the south, Órla will be in your living room from November 27 thru December 25.
As you know, these programs succeed based on pledge donor support. The driving force behind pledge donations are concert tickets...And that means touring...And boy does Órla plan to tour. The 2011 Tour will kick off on March 24th in Salt Lake City and continue through May 2 hitting 20 markets. Then in the Fall, Órla will start a 28-city tour in Memphis on September 22 and end in Florida in the middle of November.
And if you are dying to see Órla in concert before the end of the year, she is performing "two shows only" in Statesville, NC on December 4 and Rockport, MA on December 10. Tickets are available now for both shows.
We are thrilled with the support we are receiving from Public Television as well as Tourism Ireland. Neither program would be possible without their support. We also have planned great promotional visibility nationwide at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon.com, iTunes and thousands of independent gift stores.
I have attached a promo clip of the Christmas show. We hope you enjoy it.
Órla and I cannot thank each of you enough for all the support you have shown Órla over the past several years.
Finally, please check back to http://www.orlafallon.com/ on November 1 for all details related to autographed pre-order CDs, DVDs, Public Television markets and airdates and 2011 concert information.
Kindest regards,
Denny Young
Ticket Update For September 2 PBS Taping In Nashville
August 17, 2010
From Órla: Thank You for your overwhelming support for my upcoming PBS taping on September 2! The tickets we had to give to our loyal fans have already been spoken for, but you still have an opportunity to attend. You can still pledge tickets through Nashville Public Television by clicking the following link http://wnpt.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=135. For those of you who can make it to the show please remember that it is a Christmas show and to dress in the appropriate seasonal attire and colors.
PBS Special Taping!!
August 14, 2010
Órla has announced that she'll be taping a Christmas special for PBS!! The private event will be in Nashville on September 2, 2010. Please go to Órla's official website to learn how to request tickets.
More information here: http://www.orlafallon.com/
New NC Concert
July 9, 2010
12/4/2010 7:30 PM Mac Gray Auditorium, Statesville, NC
More information here: http://www.orlafallon.com/
New Ireland concerts
March 30, 2010
6/26/2010 8:00 PM South Tipperary, Ireland - St. Paul's Community Centre
7/21/2010 8:00 PM Dublin, Ireland - National Concert Hall
9/18/2010 7:00 PM Tinahely, Co. Wicklow - The Courthouse Arts Centre
More information here: http://www.orlafallon.com/
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Green Hill Music!!
March 2, 2010
Green Hill Music is offering Órla's fans a free song for St Patrick's Day! Please follow the link below to download the fun song, Two Sisters. Thank you so much Green Hill and Órla!!
Concert in Limerick, Ireland
March 1, 2010
Órla is performing in a concert this coming Saturday, March 6th in Limerick, Ireland. The concert will be in the Concert Hall of Limerick University. For this special concert, Órla is joining the amazing Tommy Fleming, also known as the "Voice of Ireland"! Please follow this link for ticket information: http://www.uch.ie/events/030610_tommy_fleming.html
Music of Ireland--Welcome Home
February 10, 2010
Órla will be a guest on an exciting new PBS special entitled "Music of Ireland--Welcome Home." According to Denny Young, the executive producer, "This is about a country, its people, their undeniable spirit and the amazing music that has transcended generations. There is no place like Ireland." The special is hosted by none other than Moya Brennan and features an interview with Órla. Also featured is a duet with Órla and Moya, "Forgotten." Click Play on the music player below for a stunning clip:
The list of Irish talent involved in this project is truly extraordinary!
A CD and DVD will be available exclusively from Barnes and Noble. The digital download is exclusive to Amazon. Please go to the Discography page to order this exciting CD and DVD.
For more information:
Music of Ireland Facebook page
A fantastic article on the documentary
Music of Ireland Billboard article
Photo credit: Jennifer Young; used with kind permission.
Quick update
February 1, 2010
Órla has announced that she will be releasing Distant Shore in Ireland on March 5, 2010. We know the Irish will fall in love with the CD as well!
Órla also announced that she is commencing work on a NEW CD made up of Christmas music! How lucky are we?!
More information can be found on Órla's official website.
Breaking News! Órla sweeps the US-based Irish Music Awards!!
As members of this fansite's mailing list know, Órla was nominated in no less than FOUR categories of the Irish Music Awards. Our work and cooperation netted her more nominations than any other artist, and she won EVERY single award we nominated her for! I am proud of our fansite members. And to Órla? Congratulations, girl, you deserve this!!!
More information can be found on the Irish Music Awards website.
First sighting of a 2010 Órla concert!
Maryland Public Television is sponsoring an Órla concert on Sunday, March 14th at 3 p.m. at the Gordon Center for the Performing Arts in Owings Mill, MD. Tickets are $45.00 per ticket for concert only and $80.00 per ticket with a Meet and Greet !!! You can call Member Services at (800)522-8915.
Now is the time, folks, to contact your local PBS stations and see if they are also sponsoring an Órla concert. PLEASE, if you find out about more concerts let me know!
Kelli's Report from Long Island, December 2009
Try as I might, I can't stop my head from spinning from my recent trip to hear Órla sing on Long Island at the beautiful St Patrick's Church. This trip was like a dream on so many levels. Like a dream, I'm having trouble getting it to coalesce in to organized thought. Please bear with me, and hold on for the ride!
When I first learned that Órla would be performing at the concert I was beyond excited for her, but didn't see how I could go. I had a trip planned to New York the week before. Living on a fixed income, taking two trips in two weeks did not seem feasible. Well, there are certain things Zee does not take no for an answer on...and this was one. A large portion of the costs of this trip was borne by Zee as a Christmas present...I can never thank her enough for that, and might I add she has excellent taste in Christmas gifts! Zee, I know I would have really regret it if I hadn't been able to hear Órla sing this tour...thank you so much for spoiling me rotten like this!
With the decision made, I decided I wanted to surprise Órla, if it could be pulled off! I am so very blessed to have a beautiful friendship with Órla, and she knows me pretty well. This would indeed add some challenge! I never mentioned my attendance (or lack thereof) in any emails to Órla...and thankfully she never asked! She did mention really hoping I could make it to a show on her next tour... and I smiled inwardly...hee hee, gotcha! I did mention it to her manager Denny, but asked him to keep it quiet. Thanks, Denny, you rock!!
Finally, the time came to leave for the trip. The flights out there certainly presented their own adventures!! I had a connection in Cincinnati. I love that airport, but the connection was close. It takes me significantly longer now to do anything, and more planning is required. This tight connection had me anxious, but I was more than a little determined! I have to give a quick shout out to the various strangers at various airports who would see me struggling and offer assistance. In my case, it sometimes takes a village!
The first flight was great...the attendant welcomed us to the "Starship Enterprise". Then I realized that they had soothing music playing throughout the airplane. Guess who it was! Jim Brickman! This was a good sign, to be sure. Though that theory was about to be tested!
This flight was going to be 15 minutes late, leaving me 45 minutes to get to the next gate. Cutting it a LITTLE close! Upon arrival at Cincinnati, I asked at the gate where my connection was...one terminal over, about 20 gates down. "But don't rush" said the attendant, "You have plenty of time...that flight doesn't leave for a couple of hours!" Huh? Well, I'll suss that out later...right now the most important thing on my mind was right through the doorway marked "WOMEN"!
I then headed to a screen listing all Departures; my flight was cancelled, and the next one was leaving in a couple of hours. I assumed they rebooked me on that one midair. This was great, as now I could have a leisurely lunch.
After lunch I headed to the new gate to ask about a new boarding pass. As she was printing one out, she let me know there would be "a delay". I guess the new plane hadn't left Philly yet due to mechanical issues. I'd much rather have a delay than more mechanical issues. Besides, it was only an hour or so.
And then another hour.
And then another.
Before I knew it, my one hour layover had become five hours. End of story? Ohhhh, nooooooo... Add one more hour. Oh, and NOW they want volunteers to take a flight tomorrow because the flight is overbooked and overweight! Surely they might have known this, oh, five hours or so ago? ;o)
FINALLY I'm boarded...yay! I'm settled in my seat. Seven minutes later, another message from the flight deck. Can you believe it? Someone apparently did some math and realized the crew had been working too long according to FAA regulations. The passengers were all ready, but this crew wasn't going anywhere! They told us to stay in our seats while they "scrambled" (their word) for a new crew.
Five minutes later a message from the flight deck: "Folks, I have an update, and you're not gonna like it!" Oh great. The new flight crew has been located, but THEY have to fly in from New York! Now, just so we're clear, I was not mad; I wasn't even upset. This is why I travel the day before if I can, and NOTHING (except not getting there) was going to ruin my mood. My only thought was to wonder WHY someone couldn't have had a new crew ready to go since they had quite a bit of notice. So, we are ushered back off the plane, collect our bags from the gate check area, and head back into the airport.
We THEN learn that they've decided to not only change out crews, but planes...to a smaller plane... from a plane that was already overbooked. At that point I was just laughing at the ridulosity of it (yes, that's a new word). I was lucky and got a seat...and after a full 9 hours in the Cincy airport...was on my way to Philly. THIS is how much I adore Órla Fallon!
In Philly I got the shuttle to my hotel and did only one thing. I emailed Órla to wish her well on her final show. Mwahaha, now my preparations were complete! I crashed, sleeping the moment my head hit the pillow. Before I knew it, I was up again and getting ready for the big day! Zee arrived after working a half day, and we began the three hour drive to the concert. We were coordinating dinner and meeting up with Bruce, Joe, Kathy, Mike, and his friend Brad. As an aside, Bob, I wish I had known you were there; I would have loved to meet you!!
When we arrived, Bruce came outside and met us. He said he'd just seen Órla, and we should go inside. I had a plan for letting Órla know I was there ahead of time (oh Bruce, ye of little faith lol)... but this would be better. After receiving assurances from Bruce that others were there and he didn't think we'd be intruding, we followed Bruce in through a back door.
Once inside, we were right where Órla's harp was set up! I couldn't believe my eyes! I heard Órla talking and ducked back to get something from my bag and to ask Zee and Bruce to get their cameras out. In a recent email, Órla had mentioned she just couldn't get warm, so I brought her hand-warmers.
Órla spotted Bruce and said something to him. I was a few feet behind him and to his right. I stood there quietly until she noticed me. She did a double take and here's where my memory gets fuzzy. I think she yelled, "Kellllllls!" and then her jaw dropped open in shock! After a bit...she was still in shock! I was smiling huge, and held my arms out for a hug. In short order, she held her arms out too and we met in the middle for one of the biggest hugs I have EVER had! She clearly knows the meaning of the Southern phrase, "I want to hug your neck!"
Through the hug she told Bruce he was a devil, and asked me, "WHAT are you doing here?!" I told her that I could never, ever miss a tour of hers, and needed to bring her hand warmers! She said to someone, "She just emailed me last night to enjoy this show!" I think that may be when it dawned on her the extent of what we had pulled off.
Oh, and I was told I was a devil too...see?
A few more hugs, including a big one for Zee, and we really needed to leave her to her soundcheck. She later told me that after soundcheck she went right to Denny and asked, "Did you know Kelli was coming?" He apparently answered, "Well, she told me not to tell you!!" Man, I like that Denny!
Here is a photo of her at soundcheck. Is that not the most beautiful overcoat you've ever seen?! Ms. Órla, HUGE thumbs up on the coat!!!
We all walked a few blocks to eat some barbecue (I wondered ahead of time about the wisdom of me trying to eat barbecue before a concert, but I was very careful and didn't get anything on my clothes!). After that, it was back to the church, in through the front door. We sat in the second pew, and I had a wonderful view. We noticed there were two professional cameras set up...I sure hope we see that filming some day!
Each and every song was amazing. I am not exaggerating...Órla is just that good! I was very impressed by Dan Shea and Mary Pitchford. I finally made the connection that Dan on stage is the same as Dan the CD co-producer (I know I'm a bit daft sometimes!). During one song, Mary played both keyboard and fiddle, alternating. When she was playing keyboard, she'd balance the fiddle and bow in her lap. How about that for multi-tasking? Mary's background vocals blended so beautifully with Órla's. I was left with the distinct impression that we were only seeing a tiny sliver of the talent that Dan and Mary possess.
From the very first song, I was emotional. Finally, here I was surrounded by friends, at my very first Órla solo concert. I have exactly nothing to do with her talent, I'm not related to her, and I have taught her nothing. But one wouldn't know that by seeing how very PROUD I am of her. She's made some shrewd and tough decisions, and has worked so very hard. There, sitting in that beautiful church, I was simply proud of her. So, the first few songs were tough to not break down with. And then...
Órla was introducing the songs with little anecdotes and began about the duo who wrote "You Raise Me Up." "Uh oh," I thought, "here comes Always There...try not to cry, Kelli." After that I only heard two more words: "dedicate" and "Kelli". And I was done for. I'm told that Órla spoke of my "lovely soul" and said I was one of the bravest people she knows. Now, as background, Órla knows what that song means to me. When it first came out I wrote her a long email about how it makes me think of my family, my dear friends...especially Zee, and Órla herself for closing rank around me and lifting me up when I felt like I was falling because of my health issues.
When I'm less than I should be
When I can't face the day
When darkness falls around me
And I just can't find my way
When my eyes don't clearly see
And I stumble through it all
You I lean upon
You keep me strong
And you rise me when I fall
Realizing what was happening, tears came immediately. I couldn't look at Órla, nor could I look at Zee on my right. So I just looked up and tried to control the volume of my emotions. I have no idea how Órla managed to sing that song. She said later that her voice cracked while dedicating it to me, and she couldn't look at any of us in the pew while singing. I do know that I was not the only one crying.
When the song ended, I stood up and gave her the most heartfelt "thank you" that I could muster. She responded by blowing me a kiss.
Órla, I still can't find words enough to thank you, but I hope you can feel it from my heart.
Whew! After that I settled back down and was able to enjoy the rest of the concert tear-free! It was wonderful being there as she dedicated Hard Times once again to Bruce.
All too soon the concert was over. They received three standing ovations, which seemed to really affect Órla.
After the concert we made our way to the lobby to check out what was for sale. To my pleasant surprise, Denny was there selling CDs. Now I ask you, what other concert have you ever been to where the artist's manager was working the merchandise table?! I am so very impressed with Órla's management. She is in good hands, and that makes me sooo happy!
We made our way back to the impromptu meet and greet. Órla signed items and talked to people as long as there were people there. No one was ever rushed. No one was slighted. Órla gave everyone her undivided attention and made us all feel special.
When it was our turn, I had a few items for her to sign. During the process, I was concerned that the ink smudged on one item, so I checked it. Órla laughed and teased me about wanting everything to always be so perfect. She announced to the others in a teasing tone that this is why she was so worried if her lyrics were "good enough" for Rich's auctions. Ha ha, Órla for YOU I want it to be the best it can be! If a mistake is made, I want it to be yours, not mine!
As she was signing items, Zee noticed that she didn't really have a good writing surface. Ever the helpful one, Zee turned around and offered, "Órla, you can use my back." Órla said with surprise, "I will not!" and something about standing up and enjoying herself.
I then presented her with a couple of gifts on behalf of the Órla's Garden fansite (more on this later, when she receives the balance of the items at home in Ireland).
We took a few more photos. I enjoy this one...Zee looks like she is up to something!
Alas, it was time to leave and return to the real world. Thanks go to Zee for one of the best Christmas presents EVER, but above all for your friendship. Mike and Brad, it was great to meet you! Bruce, we finally got to share our Órla solo concert! How about that? Joe and Kathy, thank you for the gifts...that toffee is incredible!! It's so wonderful having you two at these events that mean so much to me.
And Órla...once again there are not enough words. You mean the world to me, and I am so blessed by you!!
Here is a group photo of us. Pictured left to right are:
Kathy, Joe, myself, Bruce, Órla, Zee, Brad (Mike's friend), Mike, and Ellen, a new friend we met at the concert.
I had to include this photo. Neither Órla nor myself knew it was taken. It was taken just after I arrived as we were all talking some. Without using words, this photo sums up how I feel about Órla.
Happy Holidays from Órla!
Órla is giving us all a free song for the holidays! Click on the graphic below to claim your little bit of Heaven!
Órla's song on CBS
Órla's recording of "The Water is Wide" from her first album was used on the November 23, 2009 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS. It is played as the matriarch of a family dies. The episode deals with some rather heavy subject matter.
The full episode is on the CBS website.
To watch just the part with her song Click here.
Congrats on some nice exposure, Órla!!
Órla's tour to resume in Cleveland
Currently enjoying a short time of rest back home in Ireland, Órla is gearing up to continue her American tour! All reports are that Órla is enchanting audiences across America. For her solo concerts, Órla is joined on stage by musicians Dan Shea and Mary Pitchford.
Most Added Single
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was released recently to radio stations throughout America. In the first week of release, it was the #1 Most Added Single in America at Adult Contemporary Radio. Congratulations, Órla!!Update December 1, 2009: This song is now the Most Added Single for THREE weeks running!!
Christmas single released on iTunes
Órla has released Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on iTunes. Click here to download this very beautiful song!
Órla has been nominated!
Órla has been nominated under four categories for an Irish Music Award! For more information, visit our Projects page.
Distant Shore released!
September 22nd was an exciting day for Órla fans! The long awaited solo CD Distant Shore was released! This CD has met with consistent and enthusiastic fan acclaim. Órla worked very hard on this recording and the effort most definitely has rewarded her fans. If you don't own Distant Shore yet, do yourself a favor and visit our Discography page and check it out!
Beautiful World released!
Órla was a special guest on the Beautiful World special by Jim Brickman. The DVD was filmed at Niagara Falls in Canada. According to Jim Brickman's website this is a "a lush and intimate concert celebrating the way music connects and unites people." The CD and DVD are available on his website, on Amazon, and many other places.
QVC with Órla!
Early August 2009 brought the news to Órla's fans that she would be making an appearance with Jim Brickman and Mark Masri at QVC Studios in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The excitement was immediate, as my dear friend Zee works literally three miles from there! Zee had performed there some years prior with her Christmas caroling group and was very familiar with the studio. She immediately set about trying to get a ticket to be in the studio audience. Unfortunately she didn't have to wait long to learn that not only was there no more audience seats available, but the waiting list was even full! So close, and yet so far!
Some time passed and I contacted Órla to let her know that, although Zee wouldn't be in the actual building, she would still have a strong supporter nearby. Imagine my complete shock when within 24 hours I received a reply back. Órla had worked her magic and gotten Zee two tickets!!! We found out later that Órla had seen Zee's post on the Celtic Woman Forum and had been working on getting tickets for a few days. How special is that? Órla said she had hoped I could use the second ticket, but knew that distance was an issue. I initially felt it was impossible for me to go. However, Zee is very persuasive, Órla is a powerful draw, and Priceline name-your-own-price came through for me! It was settled, and I delighted in telling Órla that we'd gratefully accept her offer. Órla responded that we'd made her day! Can you imagine that?
Five days later Zee and I floated in to the QVC Studios. Although the first checkpoint didn't have our names on the list, she let us through anyway. The following two checkpoints were expecting us. As we waited in line, it was difficult to contain our excitement. Finally, we were let in to the studio and seated on the house right about a third the way up the small studio. We were set!! We hadn't seen Órla in person since her time with Celtic Woman. So much had happened in our personal lives in that time, and it felt so good to be in an audience of hers again.
After being seated, a staff member came to us and requested to see our tickets. She said, "So you're here to see Órla Fallon?" When we responded in the affirmative she asked, "Is she the dancer?" Zee and I gave each other quizzical looks. I thought, "Just what kind of show IS this Beautiful World?" Laughing, we told the woman, "Well, she does dance At The Ceili! And she does the Orinoco Wave! But really, she is the harpist."ť We then dissolved in laughter as the staffer walked away, confident in the knowledge that she had some crazy fans on her hands!
Later on another staffer came to us and told us to stay in our seats after the show. Someone would come back to us and escort us to studio ops; we hoped that was a good thing! Órla had mentioned she'd wait around after the show to chat with us.
The next order of the day was "audience training". They taught us what hand signal meant "make more noise" and what meant "OK that's enough noise". There were a few others as well. Jim Brickman came out for an initial introduction (oh yes, other artists were there besides Órla!). Mr. Brickman then briefly brought out Mark Masri and Órla. We clapped and yelled and had a tough time staying in our seats. Órla didn't have a chance to spot us.
Finally Órla's harp was set up and she came back out to perform Zee's favorite song, Isle of Inisfree. When Órla looked into the audience she spotted us this time! We knew this by the big grin and the outstretched waving hand! Oh, how wonderful it was to see her perform again in person!
I was amazed at how many copies of the CD they sold (Beautiful World). By the end of the show over 4000 copies sold! That is the QVC marketing machine right there!
Following the show, the audience was told to stay in our seats. The show was extended and we were to be the audience for Tony Orlando and Bowzer, of Sha Na Na fame. While all of this was exciting, we wondered if Órla would have 30 minutes available to wait for us.
A few minutes later a staffer came to our seats and asked if we wanted to watch Tony Orlando or go to studio ops and see Órla. Gee, with apologies to Mr. Orlando, this was not a tough choice! The next few minutes were spent getting off of the set without getting in any of the camera shots. I was impressed with the coordination. Radio camera one operator--”can we walk to there now?"--no, wait 30 seconds--”OK, go fast!”-- radio camera two operator--”OK, go!"--radio camera three--”coast is clear but the door is locked!”--Uh oh, quick, back the other way!--”wait, we'll radio and get the door unlocked”-- turn around again--whew---finally off set! We were led through the backstage areas to studio ops and taken to a desk. The woman behind the desk asked us, "Now, you're SURE she is expecting you?" After she was satisfied she told us which door to go to.
When the door was opened, I glimpsed Mr. Brickman, Mark Masri, and several other folks. Zee was in front of me with the yellow rose we had brought for Órla. I knew Órla had spotted Zee by the high-pitched squeal emanating from the room (Ms. Órla may be an alto, but she has incredible range)! Órla then literally ran to Zee and engulfed her in a hug...and my hug was immediately after that!
We were able to spend a relaxed 25 minutes just chatting away with her. They were priceless moments! Órla introduced us to a member of her management team, someone I had communicated with via email. It was great to put a face to the name. Zee and I were told that she sat right behind us in the studio...hope we weren't too distracting for you, Laura! So many people had messages for Órla, so I had written each name down and gave her the list. She carefully read each name and smiled broadly.
Órla then looked up and spotted Tony Orlando, who had finished his 30 minute show. He grinned broadly and came over to chat. Órla introduced us to him. I was very impressed with how warm and friendly he was! Then something magical happened...Mr. Orlando began naming songs of his...and Órla would sing a few bars of them! Órla's parents are big Tony Orlando fans. Zee and I watched dumbfounded as Órla sang a few stanzas of song after song after song. This delighted Mr. Orlando! There were two or so songs that Órla didn't recognize by name, so Mr. Orlando would sing until she recognized the song, and then they'd sing together. All I could think was, "Am I really here? Am I really hearing this?"
Believe it or not, the evening got even better!! Órla asked if we could all get a few pictures together. Thanks to Órla, we will always have our memories of this amazing evening captured in pictures.
Sadly, the evening had to end. Another round of big hugs was called for and we were then escorted out of the studios. As soon as Zee and I made it to the outside, we were no longer able to contain our squeals of delight...I'm sure they could be heard for quite a distance! We shared and recapped the evening over a yummy Italian dinner. I believe both Zee and I still have to pinch ourselves to know it really happened!!
To dear Órla, thank you sooooo much for one of the best evenings ever!!!
