I’m not looking for recognition anymore.
I’ve decided there is no point looking for recognition for my writing Why would I anyway? The only reasons were for others to find a reason for what I do because that would explain my behaviours, my rejections of success “in the real world” I write what comes into my consciousness from somewhere else at…
Maggie
This is one character’s feelings at the death of a loved one. To find out how the rest of the mourners felt buy the book here: https://www.creativeardaghcraftshop.com/shop/p/lethimliebook?rq=let%20him%20lie This was a collaborative Novella by Longford Writer’s Group. The image is artwork by one of the members, Dan Flynn. It’s not right. No one should bury their…
Before the Monsters came
Image by https://www.facebook.com/marysmythlongford/ and can be purchased here: https://www.creativeardaghcraftshop.com/shop/p/quirkytalescoverart?rq=art This was written for a children’s story competition. An author decided the shortlist and then children voted for their favourite. It came 3rd. What was more special was on the day a 5yr old came up to me and whispered “I voted for yours, I know…
Mide of Tuatha
This is a story I wrote for an anthology, full of other lovely works by local Longford writers. You can get it here: https://www.creativeardaghcraftshop.com/shop/p/homemadebook Here is a video we did through Scéalta Beo with Creative Ireland – Longford: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=934428363634274 Mide was curled up on her father’s lap, at the campfire in the middle of their…
The Union
(photo is freely available on the internet and is the First Dáil – I chose it for the look of the all-male, devout looking, cast – This is an old fiction story I wrote a while back, I would probably change it a bit now but it is what it is) I stand here watching…
“The Way of the Seabhean”, An Open Letter in Opposition to the Book and its Blatant Cultural Appropriation
With the recent release of a book claiming to be “genuine Irish Tradition” by Amantha Murphy, I thought the easiest way to tackle this is through a public blog post since nobody involved with it is willing to properly address it. The publisher, Womancraft Publishing, claims this book to be a counter to cultural appropriation…
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Since we opened Creative Ardagh, in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre, 10 years ago, one of our favourite events, which wasn’t a particularly big one but was a very meaningful one to all who came, was our cross making workshop. The usual crew came and had tea with us and we created crosses of all…
From Ancient Samhain to Modern Halloween
In this article I hope to trace the ancient Gaelic roots of Halloween, from its earliest mentions in the ancient Irish manuscripts to the holiday we know today and also focusing on the Irish traditions of the festival and the importance of feasting, guising, fires and divination. Halloween, the festival we all know and love,…
The death of the extended family
Once upon a time, older people were revered and loved by the tribe. They were the wise ones everyone looked up to and asked advice from. They stayed with the little ones and taught them tales while the youth and middle aged went to forage and hunt. They were looked after and they looked after…
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