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Author Archives: Mary Montague
Bright Wings
So now for that magical encounter that I first wrote about a couple of weeks ago, here. Today’s Country Diary is the big reveal. Chaffinches have always been one of my favourite species. Indeed, I previously wrote here, they were … Continue reading
Dawn Chorus 2024: Before the clocks change
It was like old times today. I’d my alarm set for 04:30 so that I could be out for first light. 10 years after I completed my mid-life PhD – and almost 12 years after my last field work session … Continue reading
Variations on a theme
Now then. I wasn’t expecting my latest Country Diary to be out till Monday, so when Beloved shouted from the living room “You’re in it today!”, it was a very pleasant surprise. We get the hard copy every Saturday, so … Continue reading
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Correspondences, 23 Feb 2024
I was invited to MC this gorgeous event on Friday evening at the Crescent Arts Centre, by its instigator and mediator, Natasha Cuddington. It was a lovely event, and a pure pleasure to introduce it. Art emerges out of the … Continue reading
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Are Cats Successful???
Does the question even have to be asked? Avoca blanket anyone??
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Drumkeen, Co Fermanagh
A trip down memory lane for my latest Country Diary today. I have a number of people to thank. First and foremost is John Maguire of Clonee, who went above and beyond in terms of helping me get access to … Continue reading
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Lá Fhéile Bríde
I was in Fermanagh yesterday evening, in the townland of Rotten Mountain. I went there for the eve of St Brigid’s Day (Imbolc), to céilí with some old friends, neighbours and acquaintances at Danny and Fidelma’s house. I’ve been there … Continue reading
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Correspondences: Collaboration, Noise & Innovative Poetries
Just wanted to give a shout-out for this cross-pollinating poetry event, which I’m really looking forward to on: Friday 23 February 2024 Time 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast. Nothing like a bit of Nick … Continue reading
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Requiem – auf Deutsch
My poem Requiem had the honour of being selected for publication by the late Eavan Boland during her editorship of Poetry Ireland Review. It was published in the last volume of Poetry Ireland Review (129) of 2019. It was subsequently … Continue reading
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Happy New Year
#ACNISupported #NationalLottery I was so busy before Christmas that I didn’t get the chance to announce some happy news. I was successful in my application for a “Support for the Individual Artist” award from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. … Continue reading
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