‘Soft.’ That’s what they call it here. In Scotland we would say it was pelting cats and dogs, in London they would be building an ark. It was a grand soft evening so I ventured out with the rods in the bucketing rain and drove up to Keenagh in county Longford. Here, a basin onContinueContinue reading “Ruddy wet evening”
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Book Launch report
It is the day after so I can now reflect on my book launch last night. Normally calm, the idea of pushing myself on to other people felt decidedly unsettling. I was not nervous beforehand, just uncomfortable at being in the limelight. Invites were sent out, flyers displayed in the local tackle shops and theContinueContinue reading “Book Launch report”
Book Launch
Just a few lines to say I have organised a book launch for 23rd July. It will be taking place upstairs in Johnnie McHale’s pub in Castlebar, starting at 7pm that evening. In the off chance any of you are in the town that day please feel free to pop along. It will be aContinueContinue reading “Book Launch”
July
When does dedication slip into lunacy? This evening appears to be when I slid over the divide as I went fishing in what can only be described as a monsoon. It had been building all week you see, that urge to get out with a rod and relax on the bank. Work was not terribleContinueContinue reading “July”
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