Off the Shelf: Kala
As the story begins, the six, three boys and three girls, are perched on their bikes preparing to hurtle down a steep hill and through a narrow gap at the bottom where the path meets the main road. The idea
Irish Lit: St. Kevin’s Miracles
Saint Kevin, the sixth century Glendalough saint, was an ascetic and hermit who slept on stones, ate little but herbs and roots, prayed in freezing water, and wore mostly animal skins. He spent much of his time
Off the Shelf: The Plague of Souls
The Plague of Souls By Mike McCormack Soho Press ISBN 978-1-64129-578-9 177 pp 2023 Review by Terrence J. Kenneally As the novel opens, Nealon (it’s protagonist) is returning to his […]
Off the Shelf: Absolution
By Terry Kenneally Off the Shelf: AbsolutionBy Alice McDermottFarrar, Straus, and Giroux. ISBN 9780374610487 2023 324 pp. Alice McDermott has long been recognized for her portraits of mid-20th-century life, with […]
Irish Lit: Irish Arts and Crafts
Irish poetry and Literature with the masters
Join Our New Irish Book Club
☘THE CRAIC☘ (Cleveland Reads About Ireland Club) JANUARY 2024 – JUNE 2024 Date: Our once a month meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the monthTime: Meetings begin at […]
Off the Shelf: The Padre – The True Story of the Irish Priest Who Armed the IRA with Gaddaffi’s Money
Review by Terry Kenneally The Padre – The True Story of the Irish Priest Who Armed the IRA with Gaddaffi’s Money By Jennifer O’LearyMerrion Press ISBN978178537461602023 254 pp. The Padre […]
Irish Lit: Epiphany
By Dr. Jeanne Colleran You may be just settling in to read this magazine as the Christmas season comes to a close, with the Feast of Epiphany. For all of […]
Irish Lit: Christmas Card Poems
Discover Seamus Heaney’s enchanting Christmas Card Poems, offering insights into the Nobel Prize-winning poet’s reflections on the season. From the innocence of “Catherine’s Poem” to the profound “The Manger,” explore Heaney’s unique perspective on Christmas. Delve into the dual voices, subtle infusions of mature insight, and timeless themes that characterize these poetic gems.
Off the Shelf: So Late in the Day
Discover Claire Keegan’s latest work, “So Late in the Day,” a powerful character study delving into themes of misogyny and its destructive impact. Award-winning and succinct, this 47-page novella explores personal flaws, societal challenges, and the pursuit of happiness. Dive into Keegan’s rich narrative that captures the complexities of human relationships and the echoes of Ireland’s historical context.
