Belfast is really pretty, I cannot believe I had never been. But, as I told anyone who expressed surprise, I am off to Kerry for the first time next month too. Verily I am ashamed of my lack of traveling around this fair isle.

But forget my shame and let’s indulge in my delight. First and foremost I would like to congratulate Ger Brennan for  the publication of Requiems for the Departed.  I think it was Brian McGilloway who mentioned ...