Remembering Paul Durcan: A Poet shaped by Childhood and Adolescence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Durcan “Bring me back to the dark school – to the dark school of childhood: To where tiny is tiny, and massive is massive.” https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/647306-radio-documentary-podcast-paul-durcans-mayo https://www.newisland.ie/shop/p/paul-durcans-diary Paul Durcan, Pól Mac Duarcáin, born in Dublin in 1944, was one of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated contemporary poets. His unique voice, combining surrealism, social critique, and deeply… Continue reading Remembering Paul Durcan: A Poet shaped by Childhood and Adolescence

Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books

Helen Beatrix Potter (28th of July 1866 to 22nd of December 1943 )was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for the delightful series of children’s books which she wrote and illustrated. The books feature animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including… Continue reading Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books