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Books
I have removed my books from EBAY.uk for the moment. You will all be advised when and where they will be available at a later date. Sorry for any inconvenience, but send me a pm and I will get a copy to you.
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Moving House.
My wife and I have bought a new house and moved in. That’s why you have not heard much from me for the past few weeks. But now that we are in our new home, which is deeper into the countryside and a neighbouring county the work shall begin. It might be slow at first,…
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Irish Tales – A New Book
I am in the process of writing a new book and I am requesting the help of those who follow my blog. I will be putting the first draft of each story into the blog for each of you to read and review. It is important that you review each story constructively; Do you like…
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My Books available on Ebay….
All the above books are available on http://www.ebay.uk with my latest work ‘Ballykillian Tales’. If you order them through Ebay they will come signed by the author. Good books to take on your vacation – Relaxing and humorous
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Stories of Seamus No 18
Shot by the Fairies! In some parts of Ireland, when a cow becomes dull, refuses to take food, moans, and gives other indications of suffering peculiar pain, the farmers will almost immediately conclude that “she’s shot,” or, as is expressed in Irish Gaelic, “id sidithte.” The phrase suggests the involvement of the ‘sidheoga’ or fairies,…
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Stories of Seamus No 16
Paddy Kelly’s Riches Many years ago, I am told, there was a man by the name of Paddy Kelly, who lived quite near to the market town of Lurgan in the beautiful, ‘Orchard County’ of Armagh. One bright morning, as was his custom, he rose up from his bed when the sun was not much…
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An Easter Message
As Christ rose at Easter to free us all from sin, so the Irish People Rose at Easter 1916 to free Ireland from the grip of British tyranny. I am taking a short break to rise up and refresh my aging batteries. But I will be back shortly to continue giving my readers Interesting insights…
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Merry Xmas
I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a Happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year. Let u all pray, each to our own that 2021 will be a much better year than 2020. And at this time of year can we spare a thought for all those who have died because of this…
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Tales of Ballykillian (BOOK)
Tales of an Irish Village. “The very woman for Joe,” replied Mick. “Do you recall that, over in ‘Derryvore’ townland, there is a well matured lady by the name of Sara, who lives with her brother, John?” “Aye! You mean Sara McCree?” smiled Kathy. “That’s the girl!” said Mick. “Only last week I was having a…
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Things to Remember
There are many important bits of advice among the Irish that you need to remember if you need ‘Good Luck’ in your life, and God knows none of us want ‘Bad Luck.’ So listen now to what you are being told. Never put a boot on your foot until you have two socks on. Now,…
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