Clogh writers are delighted to announce ‘A Chreistmas reading’ at the Clogh parish centre on Wednesday December 11th at 7.30pm. Jane Meally from the writers group said she envisaged the night as being extra special considering the time of year and the theme. A special welcome is extended to other writers groups from city and county to bring along a reading and join in on what promises to be a great night.
The group, which was founded in 1995, continues to meet regularly where they read and write poems and short stories. The reading at Clogh is open to all and if people wish to read on the night, they would be very welcome. We are happy to print a copy of one of the Clogh contributions from a recent publication by Nancy Geoghegan.
Childhood
by Nancy Geoghegan
I was born and raised on the Chatsworth Road. My first memory of walking this road is when I went to my grandmother’s house next door. It was close to Neill’s cross. My grandmother came around the corner from the Slatt Road. This was my first time to see her driving her ass and car. She passed Dan Bolger’s cottage. I ran behind the car, because for the first time, I saw baby pigs squealing loudly; I did not know what they were. She got out of the car to guide her ass to the pig sty; she had a bed prepared for them.
My grandmother raised pigs both to sell and to slaughter for dry curing. I have many memories of that time. A few years later as we were going to my home together, she stood on the road attentively looking up at the sky while holding my hand and said, “Listen, listen.” I heard the noise too; she was silent as if in prayer and said, “that is the sound of airplanes going to war.” I did not know what war meant. Today I walk the Chatsworth Road often thinking of my grandmother and all we shared along this road.
Further details and information from Jane – 087 634 5279 or Linda – 086 395 2825
