Author Archives: Ian

The lands of delusions

Posted on 4th February 2023 by Ian

‘I prefer to concentrate on my own music.’ The occasion of the comment has long disappeared into the realms of forgetfulness, but there came an occasion when what was meant by ´my own music’ was revealed. It was a charity … Continue reading →

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Moments to be hated

Posted on 2nd February 2023 by Ian

The test of endurance becomes worse. Third Year students have sat a two hour mathematics paper for their mock Junior Certificate exam. They then had a twenty minute break before returning to the examination room for ‘study time’. Study time … Continue reading →

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Frightened by exams

Posted on 31st January 2023 by Ian

Can one have a vicarious sinking feeling? Is it possible that the apprehension felt by others is something that might be fully sensed by oneself? The Leaving Certificate mock examinations have begun. A room filled with people of seventeen and … Continue reading →

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A man sitting in the pub

Posted on 29th January 2023 by Ian

The ‘English’ pub outside of England never has the atmosphere of the ‘Irish’ pub outside of England, perhaps the Irish are more homogenous. Perhaps it is the case that an Irish person can walk into a pub and almost be … Continue reading →

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Cider days

Posted on 27th January 2023 by Ian

The last bottle is being drunk. Four half-litre bottles came as part of a Christmas hamper that also included an assortment of cheeses and crackers. Harry’s Cider comes from the orchards of Harry Fry in the village of Long Sutton in … Continue reading →

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