Twelve Red Crossers from all over the world - Britain, Canada, Japan, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Malaysia - have come together ahead of a Disasters In Developed Countries workshop in Melbourne. We visit our NZ cousins and hear the wisdom of their words following the tragic earthquakes in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011. A flying visit to New … Continue reading return to christchurch
Things I miss
Things I Miss About Ireland Decent sausages, bacon and white pudding. Countless radio stations that play songs I actually recognise. Coming home from a night out at 3am and finding the streets packed with cars and people. The country shutting down for a huge celebration for every bronze medal won in the Olympics. The way … Continue reading Things I miss
free at last?
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?
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
Máiréad Doyle 