Went to 7.30 Mass at the convent in Bandon, but got a puncture on the way, and came only just in time for Holy Communion. So had to go to 12 Mass again. I drove them all in, but Mickie got nervous in case I might be caught by the Civic Guards, and having cycled out from Castlelack, drove us home. The choir singing is terrible in Bandon. We brought Liam, Marjorie and Nancy Hallinan with us, and we spent all the day almost up at the lake boating. I really thought it was time for me to return home as school commences on Wednesday, and so I left by the 5.30 train. Goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. MacDonnell, to Lola and Diarmuid and Cáitín and Liam and Miss Hickey, and to the lake and the mill and all Castlelack. I had really a glorious time, and should be very thankful. Got back alright, though it was an excursion train, and everyone was drunk. Found Mammie and Pappie splendid, but very disappointed because I did not write. It was very careless and forgetful of me.
