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Diary Entry
Diary Entry on the 11.30 Train to Dublin My mother told me a story when I was a teenager, and it has been going around in my head all day.…
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The 11.30 Bus
For Dan Green, the school bus run was more than just a job; it was a role inherited from his father, who had passed away too soon. Growing up on…
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Death by Chocolate
Chocolate cake is an old reliable when it comes to home-baking. It’s Kate’s go-to when she needed to make that ‘extra’ effort - celebrating a promotion, a dinner-party guest gesture,…
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Leaving Cert Summer
Ah yes, lune of '72. This time of year, immediately after the Whit Weekend means only one thing for secondary school students — yes, the dreaded Leaving Cert is about…
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One Way Ticket
At eight years of age her mother told her she never wanted her, she was a mistake and for the nine months she carried her she had tried everything to…
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A Chance Encounter
“Well, if it isn’t little Emma, I haven’t seen you since you’d lick the cream off the milk tops.” I’d know that voice anywhere, my Granny’s neighbour, I turned around…
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The First Class
Looking at the library from the comfort of your car, it’s a mix of old and new, concrete, glass and cedar wood. Impressive you think, but question who had the…
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Intruder
Locking herself into the bathroom, she rang her husband. ‘Intruder.’ ‘What?’ ‘Intruder.’ He lowered his voice, telling her to answer his questions with just one word. ‘Are they in the…
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The Long Goodbye
Tears rolled down my face as I whispered, “Goodbye Daddy, I love you forever.” Placing one foot in front of the other with a heavy heart I recollect on being…
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A text from my sister
I got a text from my sister, She said 'I'm reading a great book,' ‘Good for you,’ I said, 'I must have a look,' 'Julie Hesmondhalgh,' she said, 'Great actress,…