At a party in Dublin to celebrate Raoul's 80th birthday : - Tony Doohan, myself, our middle son Warwick, my dear wife Jane, my brother Raoul and Bridie Doohan.
I`m sure I have told you before that I had a brother who was a Priest. His name was Owen Roland. We called him Raoul. Our Mamma was a devout Catholic. I was the eldest of the family and I think she hoped I would be a Priest. She was also disappointed when Tony became a Doctor and again when Ted followed me into the Veterinary college. The happiest day of her life was the one when Owen became ordained. When she stood up to speak at the celebration dinner she said "Firstly I wish to thank God for giving me two good girls and now one good son."
Sadly Tony and Ted and our two wonderful sisters Carmel and Eileen are gone and Raoul is in a home in Dublin. I am glad to say he has frequent visits from my cousin Tony Doohan and his loving wife Bridie. I have no better friends.
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