Short Stories

Camp NaNoWriMo Project Part 3

Previous: Sixteen-year-old Leona Moss' confused relationship with her father is discovered by her eldest brother Frank, with devastating consequences. Her middle brother, Liam, leaves the family farm to emigrate to England for work. Sins of the Son: Nature, Nurture, Torture Camp NaNoWriMo Project Part 3 Leona sat on the edge of the examination bed. Colm… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo Project Part 3

Short Stories

Camp NaNoWriMo April Project & Part 1 of Sins of the Son: Nature, Nurture, Torture

More than ten years ago I began to formulate the concept of what would eventually become Sins of the Son. The idea was to follow the downward spiral of a person from regular member of society to cold-blooded murderer, and the subsequent psychological deterioration that would drive someone to commit such an act. The story… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo April Project & Part 1 of Sins of the Son: Nature, Nurture, Torture

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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Photos: Day 26- O’Brien’s Castle

Day 26: O'Brien's Castle The Castle oversees Inisheer from one of the highest points of the island, with views of the beach, pier, and ruins below. This castle is thought to have been built in 14th century making it one of the oldest ruins on the Aran Islands. It would pre-date the other ruins in… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Photos: Day 26- O’Brien’s Castle

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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 25- Teampall Chaomhán

Day 25: Teampall Chaomhán St Cavan's Church (also "St Kevin's Church", Irish: Teampall Chaomhán) is a ruined church, built in the 10th century, at the location of the saint's grave. The entrance is now below ground level, as the church was nearly buried by drifting sands; it has now been excavated and is kept clear of sand by… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 25- Teampall Chaomhán

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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 23- Dunguaire Castle

Day 23: Dunguaire Castle Dunguaire Castle (Irish: Dún Guaire) is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, near Kinvara. The name derives from the Dun of King Guaire, the legendary king of Connacht. The castle's 75-foot (23 m) tower and its defensive wall have been restored, and the grounds are open to tourists during… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 23- Dunguaire Castle