The author, Bernadette Conroy, who quit once but returned later to her post as Inishturk shed the last members of its indigenous population, deserves great praise for her work and for the skilful way she has drawn together the fascinating material for this new book.
A short ferry ride is the ultimate form of travel. Your destination is visible and you know you’ll reach it. You don’t look back at where you’ve come from but you know it’s there and you’re comforted that you can return. Miles don’t matter. The distance is in the mind. So near, and yet so far.
Reporting of deaths is typically lower at weekends and can be “particularly low following a Sunday”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.
Translation: Dae as yet telt. Stey in the hoose. Ye can gang oot for a walk mare than wance in a day frae Wednesday oan.
The celebration was a huge success, a great benefit, let staff have some enjoyment in this difficult time. It definitely cheered the staff up and made us feel lucky to have their health and well-being.
