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A Book Launch…with a difference
A book launch doesn’t come around every day. The best way to celebrate would be with my family, but my father does things his way…
October 19, 2021
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Summertime…And The Sketching Is Soothing
Saturday 15th August I’m restless. I want to make the most of my free Saturday. It’s warm, but not so sunny. I want to go
August 18, 2020
The Lockdown Is Over (For Now)
Tuesday 21st July I dropped my children, Paddy (18) and Liv (16) to the sailing club to start their new jobs as sailing instructors. It
August 11, 2020
Glorious Colour and Beautiful Line
Friday 26th June “For every old sock, there’s an old shoe.” I stop by a French bakery on the outskirts of Galway City, wait in
June 28, 2020
Still Messing About In Boats
Sunday 21st June There’s a place I have sketched many times. It is called Killeenaran Quay. It has colourful boats and a wall with a
June 25, 2020
The Grass Is Greener…
Thursday 18th June Paddy (18) wants to visit Galway City. He hasn’t been in town for three months, whereas we used to go once every
June 18, 2020
Singing Through The Storm
Monday 15th June It is hot today. We have been spoiled with amazing weather lately, but then some wretched wind came in from the Arctic
June 15, 2020
Elderflower Loveliness
It’s elderflower season in Galway. years ago I used to make elderflower cordial, but I have passed the baton on to my younger daughter Olivia
June 13, 2020
Clams and Mussels, Alive Alive Oh!
My brother Malachy paid us a visit. He bought clams and mussels from the guys down the road. They harvest them down at the shore
June 11, 2020
Last Day of Lockdown, Day 79
I am sewing a lot of pencil cases at the moment. They are gifts for the generous artists who contributed their work to my new
June 9, 2020