The anvil stalled, as Patriots stand,Worker rights crusader; wounded, stretchered fromA hospital bed, contrite-“Forgive them…They know not what they do”Sandbags piled,Protect a Majesty wall.
The world famous poet Patrick Kavanagh 1904-1967, born in Inniskeen Co. Monagan.He wrote Raglan Road whilst living in Dublin. The poem first delivered in song by the late and famed Luke Kelly.This poem has been recorded in song by many distinguished musicians since, including Van Morrison
Remembering Easter 1916By: Mary FitzpatrickThis Poem, written in 2016, attempts to capture the mood throughout Ireland one hundred years previously. The narrative takes us out of the capital and into the Irish countryside.The sadness surrounding the executions in the aftermath of the Easter 1916 Rising, was heavily felt right into the villages and fields of […]
Winter Solstice in IrelandTo day 21/12/2021, the shortest day of the year in the Northern HemisphereAs the Earth’s axis tilts towards the sun, days here in the North will continue to get longer until Summer Solstice on 21st June.And the Cycle begins again.This movement of the Earth causes the seasons, whereas the Earth’s spin movement […]
Basket making as it’s practiced here in West of Ireland. Hand crafted from locally grown and harvested willow.The complete sustainable craft, low carbon footprint,Zero carbon emissions.
The Chipstone Foundation Vincent McCarron is a master of the traditional Aran Islands craft of willow basket-making. Directed and produced by Daniel Nass and Piers Gelly See more of the Minds of Makers at http://www.artbabble.org/topic/series…
http://online.flipbuilder.com/kuan/madd/ ‘Hope everybody is enjoying October,By clicking in the link above you can read the poem October Leaves and virtually enjoy the outdoors walking through the woods.I captured this moment whilst walking in the woods by Ashford castle in Cong Co.Mayo.
Coming soon to you from the West of Ireland, Showcasing the best of the West- I will explore, ancient crafts, cultures and customs stretching back to Pagan times, I will find the niche and bring it to you, Episode 1 ‘Your Local Radio’ Our fascination with radio, in the West of Ireland, Godfather of radio […]