Tag Archives: books

Chasing my tail

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Mary Montague

It’s been a while. First there’s the matter of my most recent contribution to The Guardian‘s Country Diary. As the more long-memoried of you will recall, I wrote about Newgrange for December. And I went back to Brú na Bóinne … Continue reading →

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Choose your riches

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mary Montague

Where is your treasure? I was delighted to have this chance to write about the Sperrins, and meeting Fidelma O’Kane and other members of the Save Our Sperrins campaign was a truly inspirational experience. It was prompted by an invitation … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Reading

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mary Montague

If I’d been able to add my tuppence worth as a comment to this article, I wouldn’t be writing this blog. But a couple of weeks ago, I read it and was dying to add this book to the list … Continue reading →

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John Montague: A Poet’s Launch

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mary Montague

My late uncle, John Montague, is acknowledged as one of the greatest poets 20th century Ireland produced. While his work is loved and admired by many, I think it’s also fair to say that he’s also something of a well-kept … Continue reading →

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Countryside – with Nicola Weir (and me!)

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Mary Montague

On the back of the publication of Under the Changing Skies, I was interviewed by Nicola Weir for Radio Ulster’s Countryside. The programme will be broadcast tomorrow at 2pm, but it’s already available on BBC Sounds if you want to … Continue reading →

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Under the Changing Skies

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Mary Montague

I was on holidays in Scotland recently (with a brief sojourn in England’s Peak District of which more anon). I came home to this: My contributor’s copy! What a pleasure and honour it is to be part of this collection … Continue reading →

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