Ireland Dear Ireland
An exile returns to the land of his birth33 total reviews
Comment from D.Ream
This is an entertaining tale. The description is well-crafted and thoughtful and the reader is able to visualise the scene. The dialogue is authentic and helps to move the action forward. The reader is able to empathise with the characters and it's a paerfect St. Patrick's Day read. The only thing Imwould revisit is a consistent spelling for 'Dungarvon' as it also appears as 'Dungarvan' - the latter is the one I regularly encounter on my County Waterford outings. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2019
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This is an entertaining tale. The description is well-crafted and thoughtful and the reader is able to visualise the scene. The dialogue is authentic and helps to move the action forward. The reader is able to empathise with the characters and it's a paerfect St. Patrick's Day read. The only thing Imwould revisit is a consistent spelling for 'Dungarvon' as it also appears as 'Dungarvan' - the latter is the one I regularly encounter on my County Waterford outings. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2019
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Thank you so much for the envouraging comments. Very much appreciated. Dungarvan it is. Lol. Thanks for spotting the spelling.
Best
John
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was so nice. There is nowhere quite as nice as home when you retire. The green fields of Ireland are sure to welcome home a long lost son. I could even imagine them together going over old times as if it were only yesterday. That is true friendship. Lovely story, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2019
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That was so nice. There is nowhere quite as nice as home when you retire. The green fields of Ireland are sure to welcome home a long lost son. I could even imagine them together going over old times as if it were only yesterday. That is true friendship. Lovely story, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 17-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2019
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Thank you Sandra. So glad you enjoyed this lite snapshot of an Irish moment in time. I am sure similar moments have playef out over the years.
All the best
John
Comment from tfawcus
Wonderful descriptions of the Irish countryside. You made me feel quite nostalgic as I sit here looking out over a parched landscape. 7mm of rain in the past 4 months.
I enjoyed your account of the bus journey - especially the John Cleese moment - and the pen picture of Dermot.
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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2019
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Wonderful descriptions of the Irish countryside. You made me feel quite nostalgic as I sit here looking out over a parched landscape. 7mm of rain in the past 4 months.
I enjoyed your account of the bus journey - especially the John Cleese moment - and the pen picture of Dermot.
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Comment Written 17-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2019
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Thank you tfawcus. Ha you noticed my little homage to John Cleese. Brilliant series, Fawlty Towers. Lol
I llve in Arizona so can relate but at the moment we are emjoying temoerarures fit for a human being. Soon that will all change though and it will be hot as hell.
I appreciate your reviee it very encouraging.
Best
John