It was about a month ago that I started to feel I was not alone. Lounging on the sofa one night I became aware of a tiny moving shadow by the skirting board over by the fireplace. I sat bolt upright and watched as the tiny moving shadow disappeared quickly behind our ancient gas heater. … Continue reading free at last?
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heartbreak… 21st century style
It was a brief, but short-lived, love affair. A chance encounter online then, finally, a hurriedly-arranged reunion on Australian soil. The few weeks of anticipation dragged as my impatience rose and my expectations fell. How could it be the same as the last time I'd seen him, back in London, so many years ago? I … Continue reading heartbreak… 21st century style
changing my routine
Summertime is easy. As long as I can get home from work and down to the beach an hour or so before sunset, I am good to go. My favourite place to walk is along Altona beach, the bay stretching out to one side, fancy houses lining the Esplanade on the other. When the wind … Continue reading changing my routine
walking home to dublin: Cois Fharraige, Co. Gaillimh
Already I am a little bit behind schedule. Just a few kilometres. No good: I will have to re-double my efforts this fortnight. My walk has taken me south to Rossaveal, where I could have turned off towards the harbour and boarded a fast ferry to the Aran Islands. Soon I can see glimpses of … Continue reading walking home to dublin: Cois Fharraige, Co. Gaillimh
Máiréad Doyle 