Tag Archives: writing

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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A Wolf’s Breath

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mary Montague

I love this photo. I especially love it because just a few weeks after it was taken, I visited Yellowstone in January 2004 and saw this very wolf. I was also introduced to her natal pack, the Druids (named for … 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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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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Dawn Chorus 2024: Before the clocks change

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Mary Montague

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 →

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