Monthly Archives: May 2026

One Midsummer’s Day (to come)

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mary Montague

Well it won’t be quite midsummer, but near enough. I have the honour of conversing with the brilliant Mark Cocker as part of the Belfast Book Festival on 7th June. Mark is over to talk about his latest book on … Continue reading →

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A Garden City

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Mary Montague

I only got to this wonderful article by Catherine Cleary in Saturday’s Irish Times this morning. It was such a joy to read: It reminded me of how nature makes city living so much richer for everyone. It also took … Continue reading →

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The Cuckoo’s Call

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Mary Montague

I was fortunate to have several encounters with the common cuckoo, at Murlough’s nature reserve recently. It’s a place that holds a lot of resonance for me having spent a summer working there in 1987 as a temporary warden. That … Continue reading →

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