Smyth Sisters of Grousehall
This poem is a telling of our family history in verse, and how the differing fates of the descendants of two sisters …
Once Upon A Time in Ballinasloe
Once upon a time in Ballinasloe Bollick naked our hero was seen Lying in a mess of his own making Bawling relentless …
Staring Down Forty
“Forty years from now, there wont be a word about us” ~ John Carty (dad) It is but three hours from now …
The Homeless Are Not Just For Christmas
The homeless are not just for Christmas. We need to sort more hostels and housing and services to prevent it in the …
He Bore Witness To The World
Bears witness through written word, Records it line by line: The song of the earth: its painful cry, Behind smiling face that …
The Land Between Two Rivers
The land between where two rivers flow Wonders if ever peace again it will know Forgotten are the glories of long ago …
Anger of the Water Carriers
“I grew up when we had to carry water. We know the value of water” ~ Longford Fine Gael activist Before school …
Some Man
“Your some man” ~ Joe “Your some man!”, that was his phrase A catch all that could mean anything: Be it that …
Our Never Had Romance
(Song – Music: Guillherme Schroeter – Lyrics: Tomás Ó Cárthaigh) I held her hand Just for one dance It was our very …